Massimo Ferrara

Massimo Ferrara is an Instructor of Italian at Kansas State University's Department of Modern Languages, with over 15 years of experience teaching Italian language and culture in the U.S. and abroad. He holds a B.A. in Sociology and an M.A. in Global and International Studies, and focuses on developing students' communication skills and cultural awareness through interactive, real-world applications.

• B.A. in Sociology
• M.A. in Global and International Studies

His teaching emphasizes cultural contexts and study abroad programs, having led six trips to regions like Tuscany, Liguria, and Sicily. Courses are structured to create a supportive environment for language acquisition and experiential learning.