Gaspare Trapani

Gaspare Trapani serves as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences (FCH) of the Portuguese Catholic University, where he also conducts research at the Center for Communication and Culture Studies (CECC). He teaches Italian language at the Portuguese Catholic University of Lisbon, Translation Practices at the University of Lisbon, and Italian Literature at the Italian Cultural Institute of Lisbon.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Cultural Studies from the Faculty of Human Sciences (Portuguese Catholic University), thesis on Silvio Berlusconi's verbal/non-verbal communication
• Master's Degree in Applied Foreign Languages - Cultural Studies (2007), dissertation on Carlo Levi
• Degree in Modern Languages and Literatures from the University of Milan, thesis on Alves Redol and Portuguese Neorealism

Trapani's research spans Literature, Italian Cinema, Linguistics, Political Communication, Translation, and Comparative Literature, with publications in Portuguese, Italian, and English. His work critically examines Italian cultural production, particularly Berlusconi-era political rhetoric and representations in music/film.

Recent publications (2019-2023) reveal consistent focus on symbolic analysis in Italian music (especially 1980s canzonette), gendered political communication, and literary-cinematic interpretations of historical figures like Carlo Levi. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary methodology bridging media studies, political science, and cultural anthropology.

He actively supervises students, notably:

• Tellini, B. (2023, Master's thesis supervision)

Trapani contributes significantly to academic service through conference organization (AATI International Conference 2023, Colóquio Italo Calvino 100+1), program committee roles, and invited lectures on topics ranging from Maria Gabriela Llansol's translations to Donatella Rettore's chemistry. His 68 recorded activities since 2000 highlight sustained scholarly engagement.

As a CECC researcher, he participates in collaborative projects analyzing Italian cultural phenomena, with recent work focusing on gender representation in music and political affective language.