Simone Pepe

Simone Pepe, M.A. is a researcher at Saarland University, specializing in Italian linguistics and lexicography. He works on the LEI: Lessico Etimologico Italiano project and serves as a lecturer for Italian language courses at the university's Language Center (Sprachenzentrum der UdS). His research interests include historical Italian lexicography, digital humanities, and language education.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Foreign Languages and Cultures (Lingue e culture straniere), University of Salerno (2014-2019)
• Master's in Bilingual Program: Linguistics and Italian Didactics in International Context (LIDIT), Saarland University & University of Salerno (2019-2022)
• CEDILS Certification in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2023)

Research & Projects: He contributes to the LEI - Lessico Etimologico Italiano project since 2022 and participated in the Deonomasticon Italicum lexicon project (2020-2021). His work involves digital lexicography tools and Italian etymology.

Workshops & Teaching: Attended multiple workshops on digital historical lexicography (2022-2024). Teaches Italian language courses at Saarland University since 2023, covering A1 elementary modules and certificate courses.