About
Catherine Ruth Halstead is a Senior Lecturer in English language at the University of Catania's Department of Humanities since 1989, specializing in Academic English instruction. She has accumulated extensive international experience, including a year-long tenure at King Saud University (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) during 2013-14 and a summer teaching stint at the University of Hull (UK) in 2017. Her expertise focuses on academic writing, composition skills, and English for Specific Purposes.
Recent activities include:
- Conducting online and in-person English language courses for second-year students (L11 groups) during 2024-25 academic year
- Organizing reading groups based on students' written exam grades
- Maintaining active office hours (Tuesdays 12:00-14:00 and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 in room 132)
- Providing thesis abstract corrections via email
She also serves as a translator for academic texts from Italian to English, collaborating with professors across departments.
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