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Dr. Silvia VESCO is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she specializes in Japanese art history, particularly Edo-period visual culture, ukiyo-e prints, illustrated books, and the works of Katsushika Hokusai. She is actively involved in research, teaching, and cultural curation, with a strong focus on Italian collections of Japanese art and cross-cultural artistic dialogues between Japan and the West. Education: PhD in History of Indian and East Asian Art, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (1999) Master in Art & Archaeology, SOAS, University of London (1995) Degree in Oriental Languages and Literatures, University of Venice (1993, with honors) Her research interests encompass Japanese aesthetics, museum studies, and the global reception of Japanese art. She has led major digitization projects for the Museum of Oriental Art in Venice and contributed to the development of its new museological framework. Her scholarly work reveals a consistent focus on Hokusai, Edo-period print culture, and the philosophical dimensions of Japanese visual forms. The recent publications highlight a deep engagement with Hokusai’s pedagogical works, the aesthetics of emptiness, and contemporary reflections on nature in post-Fukushima Japan. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges art history, cultural studies, and museum practice. Scientific Recognition: Finalist, Premio Nazionale per la divulgazione scientifica 'Giancarlo Dosi' (2020) Japan Foundation Fellowship (1997) Postgraduate scholarship from the University of Venice (1994) She has supervised numerous MA theses, served on PhD committees, and mentored students in Japanese art history. Her research has been supported by grants from the Japan Foundation and institutional collaborations with museums and cultural centers. She is a referee for VQR, Edizioni Ca' Foscari, and international journals, and serves on the scientific committees of several academic and museum publications. Labs and Teams: Scientific Committee, Museum of Oriental Art, Ca' Pesaro, Venice Scientific Committee, Edizioni Ca' Foscari Coordinator, Scientific Committee for Ca' Foscari Japanese Studies, Arts and Literature Member of the editorial board of 'Venezia Arti' and 'Quaderni del Polo museale del Veneto'

• Japanese Art History
• Edo Period Art
• Ukiyo-e Prints
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Federica CICCI is a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice and has recently taken on an adjunct professorship in 'History of Asia and Southeast Asia' at Roma Tre University. Her academic work is deeply rooted in gender history, Chinese studies, and transnational humanitarianism, particularly focusing on women's roles during wartime China (1937–1945). Education: Ph.D. (Magna Cum Laude, 2024): Double Degree, Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Heidelberg University. Research: 'Caring Women: Transnational Activism and Humanitarian Relief Efforts during Wartime China (1937-1945).' M.A. in Languages, Economies and Institutions of Asia and North Africa (110/110 con lode, 2018), Ca' Foscari University of Venice. B.A. in Languages, Culture and Societies of Asia and Mediterranean Africa (110/110 con lode, 2016), Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Classical High School Degree (96/100, 2013), Liceo G. Mazzatinti, Gubbio. She also completed multiple exchange programs in China at Renmin University, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and Capital Normal University. Her research interests center on gender, humanitarianism, women's transnational activism, and modern Chinese history . She explores how women navigated war, care, and political ideologies through institutions like the Red Cross and missionary networks. Her work bridges history, gender studies, and international relations, often highlighting silenced female voices in 20th-century China. The analysis of her publications reveals a strong thematic consistency: all recent works examine women’s humanitarian roles during wartime China, with sub-themes including gendered discourse, medical missions, Sino-Vatican relations, and the ideological framing of care. She frequently publishes in Italian and international journals such as DEP. Deportate, Esuli e Profughe and Asia Maior , and presents at major conferences like EACS and AISC. Scientific Awards and Scholarships: 3-year Ph.D. full scholarship from Italian Ministry of University and Ca' Foscari (2019) Erasmus+ funding for research at Heidelberg University (2020–2021) Third prize in 'Chinese Speech Contest' and scholarship at ECNU (2018) Multiple 'Overseas' Program awards from Ca' Foscari for study in China Confucius-Hanban Institute Scholarship Federica CICCI has served as a Teaching Assistant and Faculty Tutor at Ca' Foscari, supporting courses in Chinese history and law. She has not advised any students yet. She has received research grants through Erasmus+ and participated in summer schools and workshops on area studies and gender history. She is an active member of several academic associations and serves on the editorial board of DEP. Deportate, Esuli e Profughe . She is involved in academic communities such as the Associazione Italiana per gli Studi Cinesi (AISC) , European Association of Chinese Studies (EACS) , and Società Italiane delle Storiche (SIS) . She has organized and reported on international conferences, particularly those focusing on women’s transnational activism.

• Gender History
• Chinese History
• Transnational Activism
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Giuseppe Bolotta is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on Southeast Asian history, cultural anthropology, and social movements, particularly in Thailand. He explores themes such as childhood studies, development, and humanitarianism through ethnographic and critical approaches. Teaching includes courses on Southeast Asian anthropology, geopolitics, and contemporary history within programs like the Master's in Linguistic and Cultural Studies of Asia and Africa. His courses emphasize regional dynamics, cultural policies, and historical contexts. Key research contributions include analyzing Thai youth activism, marginalized childhood in urban settings, and the intersection of religion with development. His 2021 monograph *Belittled Citizens* examines cultural politics of childhood in Bangkok's slums, while recent works address kinship structures in social movements and generational rebellion. Bolotta has published widely in journals like *Modern Asian Studies* and *European Journal of East Asian Studies*, and edited volumes on political theologies and social movements. His work bridges academic disciplines, offering critical insights into Southeast Asian sociopolitical landscapes.

• Southeast Asian History
• Cultural Anthropology
• Social Movements
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Patrizia Carioti is an Associate Professor of East Asian History and Far Eastern History and Civilizations at the University of Naples L'Orientale, Department of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean (DAAM). She holds a Ph.D. in East Asian Civilizations from the Oriental University Institute and has extensive language expertise including Japanese, English, Chinese, and Dutch, with reading proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Latin. Her research focuses on the international maritime context of East Asia, with specific attention to the 16th-18th centuries. Professor Carioti has published extensively on topics including the Matsuura clan of Hirado, Sino-Japanese relations, maritime trade networks, overseas Chinese communities, and the Dutch East India Company's activities in East Asia. Her scholarly output includes 68 publications spanning book chapters, edited volumes, and journal articles. Her recent work demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of maritime trade, political power, and cultural exchange in early modern East Asia, with particular emphasis on Taiwan, Nagasaki, and Hirado as key nodes in regional networks. Her publications reveal deep engagement with primary sources in multiple languages and a sophisticated understanding of the complex relationships between Chinese, Japanese, European, and Southeast Asian actors during this period. Member of the DAAM Board (since February 2012) President of the Master's Degree Course in Asian and African Languages and Cultures (2006-2008) Member of the University Commission for Teaching (since 2008) Member of the University Commission for Internationalization (since 2008) Head of Agreement with CASS Head of Agreement with Xiamen University Head of Agreement with Tokyo University Professor Carioti serves on the scientific committees of several prestigious journals including Bulletin of Portuguese/Japanese Studies, Sulla via del Catai, and Il Giappone, which she has coordinated editorially since 2007. She is actively involved in numerous international academic associations including the European Association of Chinese Studies, European Association of Japanese Studies, and the International Association of Historians of Asia.

• East Asian History
• Maritime History of East Asia
• 16th-18th Century Asian History
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Rita Dal Martello is a Researcher in History of Art and Chinese Archaeology at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She specializes in archaeobotany, analyzing plant remains to reconstruct ancient agricultural systems across East Asia and Central Asia. Her work integrates interdisciplinary methods to explore crop domestication, dispersal routes, and culinary traditions in ecological frontier zones. PhD in Archaeology, University College London (2015–2020) MA in Chinese Neolithic Archaeology, Peking University (2012–2015) BA in Languages, Cultures and Societies of East Asia, Ca' Foscari University (2009–2012) Her research centers on the development of early agricultural societies from the Neolithic to the early historical period. She investigates the domestication and dispersal of key crops such as cereals, Prunus fruits, and Cannabis across Eurasia, using archaeobotanical data to trace ancient trade and cultural exchange routes. She is particularly interested in how agricultural innovations shaped local culinary identities in frontier regions like Yunnan and the Swat Valley. Her recent publications (2018–2025) reveal a strong focus on morphometric analysis of cereal grains, multi-cropping systems in Southwest China, and the role of Xinjiang as a diffusion corridor. These works are published in high-impact journals such as Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society , Nature Communications , and Vegetation History and Archaeobotany , reflecting a consistent contribution to archaeobotanical science and Eurasian agricultural history. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Rita Dal Martello has been actively involved in advising and international research projects. She served as co-PI of the PARIS project on Prunus domestication and contributed to ERC-funded projects such as FEDD and ComPag. She has also participated in fieldwork in Pakistan (MAIP), Turkmenistan (TAP), and Kenya (Kakapel), demonstrating extensive collaboration with global research teams. She has not supervised any named students in the provided text. Labs and Research Teams: Domestication and Anthropogenic Evolution (DAE) group, Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology ERC-funded FEDD project (Fruits of Eurasia: Domestication and Dispersal) ERC ComPag project (Comparative Pathways to Agriculture), UCL Italian Archaeological Mission in Pakistan (MAIP) Barikot and Togolok Archaeological Projects

• Archaeobotany
• Archaeology of East and Southeast Asia
• Agricultural Origins and Dispersal
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Linda Zampol D'Ortia is a Researcher at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her work focuses on early modern Jesuit missions in Japan and Asia, particularly examining religious conversion, emotions, martyrdom, salvation, and intercultural encounters between Christianity and Asian religions. She earned her PhD in Religious Studies and History from the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2017, with a dissertation titled “The Cape of the Devil: Salvation in the Japanese Jesuit Mission Under Francisco Cabral (1570-1579)”. She also holds a Master's Degree in Religious Studies (Asia) from the University of Padua and Ca'Foscari University of Venice (2010), and a Bachelor's Degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures (Japan) from Ca'Foscari University of Venice (2007). Her research centers on the emotional, sensory, and theological dimensions of early modern Catholic missions in Japan. Key themes include Jesuit identity formation, martyrdom practices, gender and religion, religious garments, and the cultural negotiation of Christian doctrines in Japanese contexts. She employs interdisciplinary methods drawing from religious history, gender studies, emotion theory, and material culture analysis. Her recent publications span journal articles, book chapters, and monographs, with a clear chronological and thematic focus on Jesuit missions in Japan from the 16th to 17th centuries. The articles reflect a strong engagement with emotions as practice, salvation theology, missionary failure, and the sensory aspects of evangelization. She frequently analyzes primary sources from Jesuit missionaries, contributing to a deeper understanding of cross-cultural religious encounters. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2021–present) Vittorio Branca Scholarship (2019) Visiting Research Fellowship at Käte Hamburger Kolleg, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2018) Harold S. Williams Fellowship, National Library of Australia (2018) Research Assistant, CHAM – Centre for the Humanities, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2015) She has taught courses such as "History of Philosophy and Religions of Ancient Japan" at Ca'Foscari University and served as a lecturer and tutor in theology and religion at the University of Otago. Her academic service includes invited presentations at international conferences on lived religion, missionary sources, and Jesuit distinctiveness. While no formal lab or research team is named, she has collaborated on major research projects, including "Interactions Between Rivals: The Christian Mission and Buddhist Sects in Japan" and her current Marie Curie project on emotions in Jesuit missions.

• Religious History
• Early Modern Japanese Christianity
• Jesuit Missions in Asia
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Dr. Ubaldo Iaccarino is an Assistant Professor (RTD-b) at the Department of Asian, African and Mediterranean Studies of the University of Naples L'Orientale . He specializes in the history of Southeast Asia and East Asia , with a focus on early modern Iberian interactions , maritime trade networks , and cross-cultural diplomacy during the 16th and 17th centuries. Educational Background Ph.D. in History (2014), Pompeu Fabra University, Spain (Full Marks Cum Laude) Degree in Asian Studies (2005), University of Naples L'Orientale (110 Cum Laude) Research Focus Dr. Iaccarino's research explores the Spanish and Portuguese presence in Asia , maritime trade dynamics , and missionary-diplomatic missions between Japan, China, and the Philippines. His work emphasizes transnational networks and interconnected histories beyond Eurocentric narratives. Key Articles His publications analyze the Manila Galleon system , Sino-Japanese trade in the Philippines , and Hispano-Japanese agreements . Recent papers address Philippine port cities , 16th-century lexicography , and anti-Christian policies in Japan . Scientific Awards & Collaborations Doctor Europaeus European Ph.D. Certificate Fellowship from the Japan Foundation (2016-2017) Collaborator in ERC-funded Trans-Pacific Trade project (2020-2025) Contributor to the Hokkien Historical Document Series (2019-present) Additional Contributions He has refereed for journals like Historia Mexicana and Journal of Monsoon Asian Studies , and participated in international projects such as Global Diplomacy Network and Monsoon Asia Multicultural Exchange . His archival work spans Spain, Japan, and Taiwan.

• History of Southeast Asia
• History of East Asia
• Early Modern Philippine History
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Giulia Baccini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She specializes in the Languages and Literatures of China and Southeast Asia, with a strong focus on pre-modern Chinese literature, classical Chinese, literary theory, and humor studies. She also serves as President of the Council of the Linguistic Area Library (BALI), contributing to academic infrastructure and resource development. Education: PhD in co-supervision, Graduate School in Languages, Civilizations and Societies – East Asian Studies, Ca' Foscari University / Charles University, Prague (2011) M.A. in East Asian Studies, Ca' Foscari University, Venice (2004, summa cum laude) Research Interests: Her work centers on classical Chinese literature, textual culture, literary history, and criticism, with a unique emphasis on humor and jestbooks in pre-modern China. She investigates literary genres, translation studies, and intercultural education, particularly through projects aimed at developing Chinese literature curricula for secondary education. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on early Chinese literary humor, anecdotal collections like the Xiaolin , poetic anthologies under the Liang dynasty, and critical concepts such as yin li (excessive beauty). Her publications span journals and edited volumes, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with literary theory, historiography, and cultural studies. Scientific Awards & Recognition: National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor (competitive sector 10/N3 — Cultures of Central and Eastern Asia), obtained 2018 Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, she has served as a teaching assistant and is actively involved in research mentoring. She has received multiple grants, including a Ca' Foscari University grant for developing a Chinese literature textbook and funding for overseas research mobility at Peking University. She led a PRIN-funded project on interculturality and literary genres. Labs and Research Groups: Member, Laboratory on the Translation of Oriental Languages, Ca' Foscari University Member, Humours of the Past Research Group Member, editorial board of Sinica Venetiana , Edizioni Ca'Foscari Member, Early Medieval China Group (EMCG) Member, Italian Association of Chinese Studies (AISC) Member, European Association of Chinese Studies (EACS)

• Pre-modern Chinese Literature
• Classical Chinese
• Chinese Textual Culture
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Lavinia Benedetti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at the University of Catania, specializing in Languages and Literatures of China and Southeast Asia. She teaches Chinese language and literature and is actively involved in academic publishing, translation, and interdisciplinary research. Academic Rank: Associate Professor (SSD L-OR21) Institution: University of Catania Department: Languages and Literatures of China and Southeast Asia Email: lavinia.benedetti@unict.it, lavinia.benedetti@gmail.com Office: Tower overlooking the courtyard Office Hours: Tuesdays 8:30–9:30 a.m. via MS Teams Her research focuses on Chinese literary traditions, particularly detective and crime fiction from the imperial and late Qing periods, gender representations, erotic literature, and cross-cultural reception. She has published extensively on figures such as Di Renjie and Feng Tang, and on texts like Rouputuan , analyzing their semiotic, political, and cultural dimensions. Her work also explores how Chinese identity has been imagined and misrepresented in European contexts. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing gender, power, and morality in historical Chinese narratives, with a particular interest in marginalized female figures, political allegory, and literary innovation. Her scholarship bridges literary analysis, cultural studies, and translation, often engaging with both classical and contemporary Chinese texts. She has contributed to international edited volumes and journals such as Frontiers of History in China , Kervan , and Comparative Literature in China . Her monograph The History of Detective Fiction in China (2017) is a key contribution to the field. Lavinia Benedetti is also involved in academic collaboration beyond Italy, notably co-organizing a Chinese-Spanish translation expert course with the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), indicating her commitment to multilingual and interdisciplinary outreach. She has translated Chinese literary and theoretical works into Italian and edited volumes on taboo topics such as stigma, censorship, and obscenity in Mediterranean and East Asian cultures.

• Chinese Literature
• South Asian Literatures
• Detective Fiction
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Laura DE GIORGI is a Full Professor and Director of the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She holds roles in the Senatorial commission for institutional relations with non-European countries and the Academic Senate. Her research focuses on East and Southeast Asian history, with a particular emphasis on modern Chinese history, cultural propaganda, and Sino-European relations. She has authored and co-authored numerous books and articles, including works on Chinese youth in socialist contexts, revolutionary narratives, and the intersection of globalization and urban diversity in Shanghai. Her teaching includes courses such as 'La Cina e il Mondo: prospettive storiche e contemporanee' and 'Storia della Cina Contemporanea.' Her research interests span topics like Cold War stereotypes, media diplomacy, and the historical role of communication technologies in China. Notable publications include analyses of 1950s Italian perceptions of Communist China and studies on the Xinhai Revolution. She leads the Research Institute for International Studies and actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial work and international collaborations. Recent articles highlight her engagement with themes such as post-Mao urbanization, Nationalist China's propaganda strategies, and the global impact of Maoist ideology. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues, addressing topics like China's demographic policies and cultural identity formation.

• History of East Asia
• Modern Chinese History
• Cultural Propaganda Studies
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Andrea Revelant is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies of Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on Japanese political and economic history, particularly the 19th-20th centuries, with emphasis on international relations and colonial dynamics. He contributes to the editorial board of Ca' Foscari Japanese Studies . Key research areas include the political and economic history of Japan, the discourse on nationalism in East Asia, and colonial entanglements. His recent projects include the Imperial Entanglements initiative (funded by MUR/PNRR), exploring latecomer colonial empires in the 1880s-1940s. Languages: Advanced Japanese/English, Intermediate French, Native Italian. Geographic Focus: Far East and Europe. Recent Publications: Monographs on contemporary Japan and analyses of interwar East Asian media discourses. He teaches courses on Japanese history and international relations, combining research and didactic innovation.

• Japanese Political History
• Economic History of Japan
• East Asian International Relations
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Livio Zanini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He specializes in the Languages and Literatures of China and Southeast Asia and is actively involved in both research and teaching. He is also affiliated with the Interdepartmental Center 'SELISI' in Treviso, focusing on Economics, Languages, and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges. His research interests include Chinese cultural history , particularly of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with a focus on tea culture , literary gatherings , material culture (penjing) , and intercultural exchanges . He analyzes historical texts, literary compilations, and visual sources to understand the socio-cultural dynamics of pre-modern China. His work bridges sinology, art history, and socio-economic studies. Zanini’s recent publications reveal a consistent thematic trajectory centered on tea, literature, and cultural practices in late imperial China. His articles span journals such as Ming Studies , Ming Qing Yanjiu , and On the Road to Catai , demonstrating expertise in both primary textual analysis and interdisciplinary cultural interpretation. He also explores the global reception of Chinese culture, particularly how tea was perceived in early European sources. He teaches courses in Chinese language for business negotiation and consecutive interpretation from Chinese to Italian at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His teaching reflects a strong applied focus, integrating linguistic proficiency with cultural and economic contexts. Zanini is currently active in research and teaching, with publications up to 2024. He holds office hours both in person in Venice and online via Zoom. No scientific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the available texts.

• Chinese Literature
• Sinology
• Ming Dynasty Studies
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Dayton Joseph LEKNER is a Researcher in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His work focuses on the social and cultural history of 20th-century China, particularly the Mao era, with an emphasis on literature, ideology, and sound. He teaches courses on the history and society of contemporary China at the master's level. LEKNER’s research interests span the History of East and Southeast Asia , Social and Cultural History of China , Mao Era Studies , Sound and Sensory History , and Political Ideology and Literature . His interdisciplinary approach bridges history, cultural studies, and media theory, exploring how texts and sounds shaped political subjectivity in Cold War China. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward sensory and auditory dimensions of state formation and political struggle, particularly in the context of Maoist China and cross-strait relations. He examines how voice, silence, noise, and textual circulation functioned as tools of ideology and resistance. His forthcoming book, One Hundred Flowers: How Literature Shaped Maoism , further cements his contribution to understanding the creative interplay between politics and culture. LEKNER is also the editor of the online journal and website Revisiting the Revolution , contributing to public and academic discourse on revolutionary China. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, translations, and reviews, demonstrating sustained scholarly engagement. He has taught in multiple master's programs, including Cultural Anthropology, Ethnology, Ethnolinguistics, and Language and Management to China, offering courses such as History of Contemporary China and Contemporary Chinese Society . While no formal advisees are listed, his academic mentorship is evident through editorial and collaborative work.

• History of East and Southeast Asia
• Social History of China
• Cultural History of the People's Republic of China
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Giulia Falato is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma, Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises. She specializes in Chinese and Southeast Asian languages and literatures, teaching courses such as Introduction to Chinese Language and Civilization and Languages and Literatures of China and South East Asia at both the 2nd and 3rd year levels for the First Cycle Degree program in Modern Foreign Languages and Civilisations. Research Focus : Her work bridges Chinese literary traditions Confucian philosophical concepts Jesuit missionary translation practices Historical youth education frameworks Family dynamics across Sino-European contexts Recent Publications examine cross-cultural ethical systems, Jesuit linguistic strategies, and domestic education structures in Tang and Ming China. Notable themes include wulun (Five Relationships) transmission and comparative family governance models. Office Location : Plesso San Michele, Viale San Michele, 9, 43121 Parma

• Chinese Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Translation Studies
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Clara GALZERANO is an Adjunct Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her teaching focuses on Chinese history, including courses such as 'STORIA DELLA CINA 2' for undergraduate students in both the 'Laurea' programs (FT5 and LT40) and the 'LINGUE, CULTURE E SOCIETÀ DELL'ASIA E DELL'AFRICA MEDITERRANEA' program. Her research expertise lies in East and Southeast Asian history, particularly Chinese history, as indicated by her SSD classification (L-OR/23). She is proficient in multiple languages, including advanced written and spoken English and Spanish, advanced written Chinese with intermediate spoken proficiency, and intermediate French. Her research geographic focus is international, with emphasis on East Asia. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided information. She currently teaches in the 2023/2024 academic year and maintains a professional website linked to her university profile.

• Chinese History
• East Asian History
• Southeast Asian History
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