Domenico Giuseppe Muscianisi

Domenico Giuseppe Muscianisi is a Fixed-term Researcher in Glottology and Linguistics at the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises (DUSIC) at the University of Parma, where he has been employed since the 2021/22 academic year. He also serves as a Visiting Professor of Applied Linguistics at the Scuola Superiore per Mediatori Linguistici Bona Sforza di Bari since the 2023/24 academic year. His academic journey spans multiple prestigious institutions including Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies, Leiden University Centre for Linguistics, and collaborations with IULM University in Milan.

His educational background includes:

• Classical high school diploma from the GB Impallomeni state classical high school in Milazzo (ME), 2007
• Bachelor's degree in Literature (L-10), Classical Literature curriculum, major in Greek and Latin Linguistics, at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, 2010
• Master's Degree in Ancient Sciences (LM-15), Linguistics major, at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, 2012
• Joint PhD in Historical-Comparative Linguistics from the University of Macerata and the University of Cologne (Germany), 2017

Muscianisi's research interests focus on Historical Comparative Linguistics, particularly Indo-European languages, with specializations in Greek linguistics and epigraphy, Mycenaean studies, oral poetry and metrics, and word taboo studies. His work bridges linguistic theory with anthropological approaches, examining how language functions in cultural and ritual contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding Delphic oracles through linguistic analysis, exploring the connections between meter, prosody, and oral composition in ancient Greek poetry. His research often intersects with performance studies, drawing from his background as a classical and Bharatanatyam dancer.

His publications reveal a strong trend in interdisciplinary research that combines linguistic analysis with cultural anthropology, religious studies, and performance theory. He frequently examines how language functions in ritual contexts, particularly in ancient Greek religion and oracular practices. His work on word taboos across cultures demonstrates his interest in the intersection of language and cultural belief systems. The articles also show his expertise in both ancient and contemporary linguistic phenomena, moving seamlessly between Mycenaean Linear B inscriptions and modern linguistic theory.

As an academic advisor and educator, Muscianisi has taught various courses including Indo-European Civilization, General Linguistics, Phonetics and Phonology, and Glottology at the University of Parma. He serves as a reference for Erasmus+ student mobility programs and as the Quality Assurance Responsible for the Interprete di Lingua dei Segni Italiana program. His teaching reflects his interdisciplinary approach, connecting linguistic theory with cultural and historical contexts.

Muscianisi is also active in the Third Mission initiatives at the University of Parma, organizing lectures and seminars on topics ranging from Cimbrian and Mòcheno languages to ancient Greek poetry and performance. He combines his academic expertise with his background in dance, serving as a dance and theater journalist registered with the Order of Journalists of Sicily. His membership in the naMec research center (Asian Nomadic Cultures, Mobility and Environment Studies Center) demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary research that spans linguistic, anthropological, and cultural studies.