Daryl Rodgers

Daryl Rodgers is an Associate Professor of Italian Studies and Department Head of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Susquehanna University. He holds a Ph.D. in Italian Linguistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His professional experience includes roles as Director of Applied Language Studies and leadership in curriculum development. Rodgers has taught extensively in Italian language courses, from elementary to advanced levels, and integrates cross-cultural communication into his pedagogy.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Italian Linguistics (2007), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• M.A. in Italian (summa cum laude, 2001), Ohio State University
• B.A. in French & Missions (summa cum laude, 1996), Harding University

Research focuses on second language acquisition, content-based instruction, and Italian language pedagogy. Key interests include the impact of formal instruction on L2 morphology, pragmatics integration, and curriculum innovation. His work bridges SLA theory with practical teaching methods, emphasizing cultural immersion and competency-based learning.

Awards include academic honors for his M.A. and B.A. degrees. Rodgers has authored/co-authored textbooks for Avanti! series and presented globally on topics such as CBI effectiveness and learner motivation. He has directed language programs and led professional development workshops for language educators.

Labs/Teams: Active in Susquehanna’s Applied Language Studies program, fostering collaborative projects between language education and professional fields. Coordinates initiatives integrating language learning with cultural studies.