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Simonetta Anna Valenti is a Full Professor of French Literature at the University of Parma's Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises. She serves as President of the three-year degree program in Modern Foreign Languages and Civilizations and previously held positions as Pro-Rector for Internationalization and Director of the Interuniversity Master's Degree in Languages, Culture, and Communication. Before joining Parma, she was Associate Professor at the University of Valle d'Aosta and researcher at the Catholic University of Milan. Her education includes a Laurea in French Literature and a PhD in 'Linguistic, Philological and Literary Sciences' from the Catholic University of Milan, along with studies at École Normale Supérieure de Fontenay/St. Cloud as a 'Pensionnaire Scientifique Étranger'. Research interests focus on: French Symbolism and Decadentism of the late 19th century Francophone literature (Aostan, Lebanese, Caribbean) Theater and poetry of Paul Claudel Literary translation practices Contemporary Francophone narratives Her publications demonstrate strong emphasis on Paul Claudel studies, French Symbolism, and Francophone literature from Lebanon and the Caribbean, with recent works exploring Lebanese-Quebec writer Wajdi Mouawad. Awards include: René Willien Prize (2013) for critical edition of Magdeleine Gamba's novel Letter of Commendation from Valle d'Aosta's Education Authority (2009) She has led international initiatives as: Head of the University Language Center (Valle d'Aosta) Coordinator of binational Italian-French diploma programs Scientific director for international conferences on Francophonie Principal investigator for PRIN research projects on French literature Member of scientific committees for multiple academic journals

• French Literature
• Symbolism
• Decadentism
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Emma Sdegno is an Associate Professor of English Literature (L-LIN/10) at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice . She is also affiliated with the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges (SELISI). Academic Background : 1989: Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures, Ca' Foscari University 1991-1992: MA in Literature and the Visual Arts (1840-1940), University of Reading Research Focus : Her work centers on John Ruskin , his influence on Victorian and Modernist art criticism , and his reception in France and Italy . She explores travel literature through the lens of Venetian and Alpine mythmaking , examines the intersections between literature and visual arts (especially Ruskin's critiques of Jacopo Tintoretto ), and investigates Victorian biblical exegesis . Her projects include Enacting Fors: Ruskin and 21st Century Venice , collaborating with English artists The Poly-Technic. Academic Contributions : She co-organized international conferences on Ruskin (2008, 2019), Dickens (2012), and Victorian culture (2013). She serves on the editorial board of Scritture Migranti and as a referee for The Eighth Lamp: Ruskin Studies Today . Her institutional roles include Erasmus coordinator for four universities and leadership in academic committees since 2008. Teaching Portfolio : Courses on Victorian essays , Victorian novel , Romantic poetry , travel literature , Modernist novel , and literary translation .

• 19th-Century English Literature
• Victorian Essayism
• Travel Literature
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Aldo Ferrari is a Full Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He holds key roles including Director of the Master in Strategic Studies and International Security, Coordinator of the Observatory of International Relations and Politics (OPRI), and Member of the Senatorial Commission for institutional relations with non-European countries. His research focuses on Modern Armenian history , Caucasus and Central Asian geopolitics , and Russian cultural and political dynamics . He contributes to editorial boards of journals like Caucasica and Annali di Ca’ Foscari , and leads research projects on Eurasian political economy and post-Soviet space dynamics. Ferrari has conducted funded research on topics such as China in Central Asia , EU-Russia relations , and Putin’s Russia . He is fluent in Russian, Armenian, English, French, and Spanish, with advanced proficiency in academic writing across these languages. His teaching spans courses on Eurasian modern history , Armenian literature , and Contemporary Caucasus studies at undergraduate and master’s levels. He is based at Ca’ Cappello campus and accessible via email .

• Armenian Studies
• Caucasus History
• Central Asian Studies
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Michela Gardini is a Full Professor of French Literature at the University of Bergamo, Department of Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures, where she also serves as Coordinator of the PhD Program in Transcultural Humanities (2024–2027). She teaches French Literature and Intercultural Imaginaries in both undergraduate and master’s programs, including the international track in Intercultural Studies in Languages and Literatures. Her academic work is deeply rooted in interdisciplinary and transcultural approaches to French literary studies. Her research focuses on 19th- and 20th-century French literature, particularly the novel, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and transcultural perspectives. Key areas include literature and religion, myth rewriting (e.g., Joan of Arc), literature and justice, word-image relationships (especially the motif of the portrait), intertextuality, metatextuality (with attention to the translator as a literary figure), narratives of place, intercultural imaginaries, and Maghrebian Francophone writings. These interests reflect a commitment to understanding literature as a dynamic site of cultural negotiation and transformation. The analysis of her recent publications (2020–2025) reveals a consistent engagement with French literary figures such as Georges Bernanos, Théophile Gautier, Léon Bloy, André Gide, and Maurice Barrès, often through the lenses of religion, identity, myth, and cultural memory. Her work spans original scholarly chapters and articles, as well as critical reviews in leading journals like French Studies and Revue d’Histoire Littéraire de la France , demonstrating both creative and evaluative scholarly contributions across French literary and cultural studies. Michela Gardini has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. She advises PhD students as Coordinator of the Transcultural Humanities PhD program and is actively involved in academic mentorship and curriculum development. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained publication record and leadership role suggest active research funding and institutional support. She teaches core courses in French literature and intercultural studies, shaping the next generation of scholars in transcultural literary analysis. Michela Gardini is affiliated with the Department of Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures at the University of Bergamo, where she contributes to research, teaching, and doctoral supervision. She is part of a scholarly community focused on modern foreign languages and literatures, with particular strength in French studies and transcultural humanities.

• French Literature
• 19th-Century French Novel
• 20th-Century French Novel
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Eugenia Diegoli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she conducts research on Japanese and Korean language, pragmatics, and computer-mediated discourse. She is currently working on the SELFEE (SELF-Evaluative Emotions in English and Japanese) project. Her research focuses on the linguistic expression of emotions, apologies, politeness, and cross-cultural communication, primarily using corpus-assisted discourse analysis. Her work bridges Japanese and Western linguistic traditions and explores meta-discourses on linguistic correctness, emotional expressions in online spaces, and the semantics of shame and guilt. She has conducted extensive research on apology-like behavior in Japanese digital environments. Her recent publications include a 2025 monograph Online Apologies in Japanese (Brill) and numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Journal of Pragmatics , Language and Cognition , and Intercultural Pragmatics . Her work shows a strong trend in analyzing digital discourse, emotional language, and sociopragmatic variation in Japanese, with increasing cross-linguistic comparisons involving English, French, and Korean. Her scientific awards include the Seal of Excellence for an MSCA post-doctoral fellowship and multiple fellowships such as the Marco Polo and JASSO scholarships. She has also received the Best Doctoral Student Paper Award at ICDP-1 (2022). She has advised and tutored students at the University of Bologna and is actively involved in academic service as a reviewer for several journals, including Journal of Pragmatics and Corpus Pragmatics . She has presented her research at international conferences such as IPRA, ADDA, and Corpora. She has also engaged in public outreach through webinars on Japanese language topics during the European Researchers' Night. She has been a Visiting Research Scholar at Meiji University, Waseda University, and Lancaster University. Her languages include native Italian, C2 Japanese (JLPT N1), and C2 English (IELTS 8.0).

• Pragmatics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Japanese Language and Literature
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Fabrizio Impellizzeri is Full Professor of French Literature (FRAN-01/A) at the Department of Humanities (DISUm) of the University of Catania, based at the Special Teaching Structure in Ragusa. He is a member of the PhD program in Interpretation Sciences and the Euro-American Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Research Section within the same department. He holds leadership roles in multiple research initiatives, including serving as Director of the Interuniversity Research Center 'Visages' and co-director of the 'Mercures – Studi Mediterranei di Francesistica' book series. His research focuses on 19th to 21st-century French and Francophone literatures, exploring themes such as the sublimation of erotic desire, self-representation, postmigration, banlieuepoétique, dandyism, intersemiotics, and the relationship between literature and cinema. He has published extensively on authors including Jean Genet, Pierre Klossowski, Samuel Benchetrit, Colette, and André Téchiné, employing psychoanalytic and sociological frameworks. His scholarly output includes three monographs and numerous articles in high-ranking journals such as RIEF , Elephant & Castle , and Francofonia . His recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with autobiographical and socio-biographical writing, cinematic adaptation, and the representation of marginal identities in contemporary French literature. Director, Interuniversity Research Center 'Visages' (2023–2026) Vice-Director, Illuminazioni. Rivista di Lingua, Letteratura e Comunicazione Co-Director, 'Mercures – Studi Mediterranei di Francesistica' book series (Mucchi Editore) Member of editorial boards: RIEF , TICONTRE , Quêtes littéraires Referee for national and international journals and research programs, including UIF VINCI and Label projects He has supervised doctoral students, including Martina Guccione, and has been actively involved in academic service, organizing international conferences and participating in evaluation committees for PhD theses and research projects. His leadership in the PRIN2022JELMNK project on war trauma and antimimetic representation underscores his role in shaping current research agendas in literary studies. He is affiliated with several research centers, including ÉcriSoi (Paris-Sorbonne, Rouen, Lorraine) and Argo (University of Naples 'L’Orientale'), reflecting his strong collaborative network across Italian and European institutions.

• French Literature
• Francophone Literature
• Autobiographical Writing
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Niccolo' Gensini holds academic appointments at two major Italian institutions: University of Parma : Adjunct Professor of Romance Philology in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises, teaching undergraduate Romance Philology courses for the Modern Foreign Civilizations and Languages program across multiple academic years (2022/2023–2025/2026). University of Bologna : Research Fellow in the Department of Classical Philology and Italian Studies, and Visiting Professor of Romance Philology and Linguistics spanning two departments (Classical Philology and Italian Studies; Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures). His educational background includes dual doctoral qualifications: PhD in Romance Philology and Linguistics from the Department of Classical Philology and Italian Studies, University of Bologna Doctor of Philosophy in French Literature from the Romanisches Seminar, University of Zurich Dr. Gensini's research centers on Medieval Literature with specialized focus on Arthurian traditions in French prose romances (Petit Cycle to Vulgate), intertextuality across medieval textual traditions, narrative cyclization mechanics, and classical reception in 13th–14th century Italian literature—particularly classical sources in Boccaccio's early works. His scholarship examines how medieval authors transformed antique motifs through complex textual interference and cyclical narrative structures. He maintains active membership in four international scholarly societies: Italian Society of Romance Philology International Arthurian Society – Société Internationale Arthurienne American Boccaccio Association Société de Linguistique Romane No scientific awards or student advisement records were documented in the source material.

• Medieval Literature
• Arthurian Literature
• French Prose Romances
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Chiara Denti is a Fixed-term Researcher at the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises, Università di Parma. Her academic activities include teaching French language courses at both Bachelor's and Master's levels, with a focus on translation, linguistics, and cultural studies. Research interests span French literature, translation studies, multilingualism, and ecocriticism. She explores transnational literary production in French from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, with specific attention to francophone African literature and ecological perspectives in literary studies. Her methodological approach combines comparative literature analysis with practical translation studies, emphasizing historical contexts and cross-cultural reception. She contributes to academic discourse through publications on francophone authors like Moussa Konaté and Henry Bauchau.

• French literature
• Translation studies
• Linguistics
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Alessandro Costantini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in French Literature (SSD L-LIN/03). His academic career spans over three decades since joining Ca' Foscari in 1992, progressing from tenured researcher to his current position as Associate Professor of Francophone and French literatures and cultures. Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies Editor-in-Chief of the journal "Il Tolomeo" Deputy Editor of "InterFrancophonies" journal Member of Scientific Committees for several academic journals Costantini's research focuses on Francophone literatures with particular emphasis on Haitian and Caribbean literature, French colonial literature, Francophone linguistics, and literary diglossia. His work explores the intersections of language, colonialism, and cultural identity, with special attention to creole-speaking regions and postcolonial contexts. His scholarship examines how language functions as both a tool of colonial power and a means of resistance and cultural expression. His recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with colonial religious texts, linguistic hybridity in postcolonial contexts, representations of indigenous peoples in colonial narratives, and the literary traditions of French-speaking Caribbean and North African communities. His work demonstrates sophisticated analysis of how language shapes cultural memory and identity formation in postcolonial societies, particularly examining the complex relationships between French and its colonial derivatives. Costantini has made significant editorial contributions to the field as Editor-in-Chief of "Il Tolomeo" since 2013 and Deputy Editor of "InterFrancophonies." His leadership in these journals has helped shape contemporary scholarship in postcolonial and Francophone studies. His academic service extends to membership on the Scientific Committees of several journals including "Interculturel/Francophonies," "Lingue e linguaggi," and "Regards croisés." His academic journey began with a degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from Ca' Foscari, followed by extensive study at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris where he earned a Diplôme and DEA in semiotics. His early work focused on 17th century French literature and semiotic theory before shifting to his current specialization in Francophone Caribbean and postcolonial literature.

• Francophone Literatures
• Caribbean Literature
• Haitian Literature
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Anna Maria Connealy is a Professor of English Language and Translation at the University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT) since 2017, and a Native English Language Expert at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures of the University of Roma Tre since 2001. She holds a BA in Italian and French from the University of Kent (1980–1984) and a TEFLA Diploma from St. Giles College (1990). Her research focuses on language pedagogy, translation across disciplines, and cultural mediation. She has developed specialized English courses for legal, motor sciences, and nutritional fields, collaborating with institutions like the University of Rome 'Foro Italico' and the Ministry of Justice. Her translation work spans technical, literary, and cinematic domains since 1984. Connealy has held continuous academic roles since 1986, including curriculum design for ESF-funded university placement programs (SOUL) and teacher training initiatives in Lazio. She managed summer English courses in London (1986) and founded a film-focused publishing house (1993–1999). She has contributed to legal English education at LUISS and LUMSA universities and served as an examiner for judicial magistrate competitions. Her professional network includes collaborations with RAI-ERI, ANICA Cinema d'Oggi, and regional educational frameworks like Law 53/2000. She has extensive experience in both traditional and digital language education, emphasizing cross-cultural competency.

• English Language Teaching
• Linguistics
• Translation Studies
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Marco Cipolloni is a Full Professor in the Department of Methods and Models for Economy, Territory and Finance at Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in Spanish and Iberian historical and literary studies. His work bridges humanities and social sciences with a focus on Spain's political and cultural evolution from the late 19th century to contemporary periods. His research spans Spanish History , Hispanic Literature , and Iberian Studies , with particular expertise in: Political democratization processes during Canovist Spain and the Second Republic Vanguardist humor movements and literary representations of war Catalan nationalism and Eurosceptic discourses Transatlantic cultural exchanges between Spain, Italy, and Latin America Interwar connections between Spanish and Weimar German political cultures Analysis of his 2015-2024 publications reveals a consistent methodology examining literature as political discourse, with recurring themes of national identity construction, historical memory, and linguistic strategies in crisis periods. His most significant contributions analyze Catalan compound words as political markers and the digital-age reinterpretation of Civil War narratives. While no specific advisory roles or research grants are disclosed in available materials, his institutional profile indicates active scholarly engagement through Sapienza University's framework for degree courses and research dissemination.

• Spanish History
• Hispanic Literature
• Iberian Studies
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Guido Maria Cappelli is an Associate Professor at the University of Naples L'Orientale , specializing in Italian Literature and Political Thought . With appointments across Spain and Italy, his career spans from 2003-2008 as a “Ramón y Cajal” Researcher at UC3M to his current role since 2011. He has taught courses on Italian Language and Literature , Medieval Hispanic Literatures , and Political Humanism , while organizing international conferences on topics like El conflicto y el consenso and Beyond Republicanism . Research focus: Italian Humanism, Renaissance Political Theory, Classical Text Transmission Grants: Multiple funded projects on Classical Text Conservation , Political Theory , and Humanist Philology Scientific Leadership includes founding CESURA (2018), directing the ALI Project (2021-2023), and serving on editorial boards of HUMANISTICA LOVANIENSIA and PETRARCHESCA . Awards: Sexenios (research merit), Quinquenios (teaching merit), and Complemento retributivo (Madrid, 2006-08).

• Italian Literature
• Political Thought
• Humanism
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Oreste Floquet is an Associate Professor in the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies at Sapienza University of Rome. His academic work focuses on French linguistics with special expertise in African Francophonies, particularly in Niger and West Africa. Professor Floquet's research spans multiple linguistic subfields including sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, phonology, syntax, and language acquisition. His work consistently examines language variation in postcolonial contexts, with particular attention to metalinguistic awareness - how speakers perceive and reflect on their own language use. His publications demonstrate expertise in analyzing French language phenomena across diverse contexts including metropolitan France, West Africa, and Italy. Analysis of Professor Floquet's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on African Francophonies, with numerous studies examining French language variation in Niger, Ivory Coast, and Benin. His research explores the intersection of linguistic theory and sociolinguistic reality, particularly focusing on phonological phenomena like liaison, syntactic structures including negation and pronominal verbs, and orthographic awareness in multilingual contexts. A recurring theme throughout his work is the relationship between language structure and speaker perception. Professor Floquet teaches French language and linguistics across multiple degree programs at Sapienza University, including courses for Sustainable Tourism Sciences, Modern Philology, History/Anthropology/Religions, Linguistics, Intercultural Mediation, and Fashion Sciences. He works with teaching assistants Marta Tomassetti and Martina Bocci to support students with exam preparation and materials. His office hours are available by appointment in room 336 (third floor, Marco Polo building) or via Zoom.

• French linguistics
• Francophone Africa
• Metalinguistic awareness
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Arianna Punzi is a Full Professor at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies (Sapienza University of Rome), specializing in medieval Romance philology and literature. Focus on Arthurian cycles (Lancelot-Graal, Guiron le Courtois) Expertise in Dante's Inferno and classical myth reception Conducts textual criticism and intercultural narrative analysis Recent publications explore emotional themes in medieval texts, manuscript traditions, and cross-cultural adaptations. She leads research projects on Ernesto Monaci's archive digitization and teaches courses in Modern Philology. Her work engages with the ERC SH5_2/SH5_3 projects, emphasizing textual history and digital humanities approaches.

• Romance Philology
• Medieval Literature
• Arthurian Romances
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Valentina Piunno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Bergamo, Italy. She specializes in Glottology and Linguistics (sector GLOT-01/A, equivalent to L-LIN/01), with a strong focus on phraseology, lexicography, lexical semantics, and Italian linguistic structures. She teaches courses such as Digital Linguistics, Descriptive and Historical Linguistics, and Text Linguistics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research interests include evaluative phraseological constructions, intensifying structures, color terminology, fixed syntactic schemas, and partially lexically specified constructions in Italian, often with comparative perspectives involving Spanish and French. She also investigates dialectal varieties of Italian from theoretical and lexicographic viewpoints. The most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on meaning patterns at the syntax-lexicon interface, lexicographic practices, and the formal analysis of Italian phraseology. Her work combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies, contributing significantly to the understanding of Italian linguistic structures and their representation in reference works. Expression of patient and caregiver uncertainty in online health communities (2025) Analysis of evaluative phraseologisms in Italian vs. Spanish and French (2025) Color terms and intensifiers in Italian (2024) Fixed-schema constructions in Italian dialects (2024) Lexicographic and lexicological meaning patterns (2024) Schematic phraseologisms and analytical methods (2024) Dr. Piunno has authored numerous book chapters and articles, including editorial contributions, and has published with academic presses such as Walter de Gruyter, Aracne, and Frank & Timme. While no scientific awards or student advisement details are listed, her publication record indicates active scholarly engagement. She is involved in current teaching activities for the 2025–2026 academic year and maintains an office for student reception by appointment.

• Linguistics
• Glottology
• Lexicography
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