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Brett Bogart is a Lecturer in the Department of Italian at Purdue University. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Purdue University and teaches Italian language courses at various levels alongside anthropology and social science disciplines.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, Purdue University
Bogart's research focuses on cultural anthropology through ethnographic studies of Neapolitan identity under globalization, with fieldwork conducted in Naples, Italy. He integrates anthropological frameworks into language pedagogy, emphasizing intercultural communicative competence (ICC) as foundational to Italian instruction. This interdisciplinary approach bridges cultural theory with practical language education, examining how global forces reshape local identities and communication practices.
He co-organizes and leads Purdue's Milan-based study abroad program developed through collaboration between the Italian Department and the GEARE program for engineering students. This initiative provides immersive cultural and linguistic experiences, reflecting his commitment to experiential intercultural education that connects academic theory with real-world application in international settings.
