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Dr Bene Bassetti is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham and an Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. He holds academic appointments in applied linguistics and education. His research focuses on bilingualism, second language acquisition, and the cognitive effects of orthographic systems. He has held roles at institutions including the Universities of London, York, Warwick, and Birmingham. His work explores how multilingualism impacts thinking, with special attention to sacred languages and writing systems' influence on phonology and cognition.
Education:
- PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Essex
- MA in Applied Linguistics, Birkbeck, University of London
- Laurea (BA Hons) in Linguistics, La Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- Postgraduate Certificates in Academic Practice, Interpreting, and Chinese Language/Culture
Research Interests: Dr Bassetti investigates bilingual cognition, orthographic effects on phonology, and the cognitive implications of learning sacred languages. His work bridges linguistics, psychology, and education, with notable contributions to understanding how writing systems shape language processing and thought. Recent studies include the impact of English orthography on L2 phonology and the cognitive benefits of multilingualism.
Grants & Awards: His funded projects include studies on sacred language learning (Spencer Foundation, 2020–22), orthography-phonology interactions (Leverhulme Trust, 2014–17), and bilingual counterfactual reasoning (British Academy). He holds prestigious fellowships such as Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), Chartered Linguist (CL), and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, his research involves collaborative projects with institutions globally, focusing on multilingual cognition and language policy. His work often employs experimental methods in psycholinguistics and educational psychology.
