Dr. Sergio Romero

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Sergio Romero. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Sergio Romero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin. Holding a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania, his research focuses on language variation and change, language contact, and new dialect formation. In particular, he examines deixis, discourse, and social hierarchies through the lens of linguistic anthropology. His work also delves into language rituals and the linguistic features of Mayan languages, as well as Nahuatl. Over the years, Romero has contributed to various scholarly publications and has taught numerous courses related to his research interests, which include sociolinguistics, ethnography, and the study of colonial and indigenous languages in Latin America. His professional webpage showcases his academic work and ongoing projects, providing insights into his contributions to both the field of linguistics and linguistic diversity.

Research Interests

Courses

R S 392T: Lang/Christnty LAS 381: Lang Writing Nahua ILA 386: Lang Writing Nahua SPN 330L: Intro Lang Ling Society LAS 310: Reading Colonial Nahuatl ILA 386: Spn Contact Indigenous Lang LAS 328: K'ichee' Peoples: Cul/His/Lang ILA 386: Ethnography & Lang Lat Amer LAS 322: K'iche Mayan Lang/Culture LAL 385K: Intensive Nahuatl Lang ILA 386: Lang & Index Latin Amer SPN 353: Sociolinguistics LAL 385L: Intensive Nahuatl Lang II ILA 386: Col Ling Mesoamer-Wb LAS 322: Ind Lang Post Colonl Lat Am-Wb

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.