Carmela BERTONE

Carmela BERTONE is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on Italian Sign Language (LIS), including its grammatical structures, iconicity, translation methodologies, and accessibility for deaf communities.

Her recent publications explore:

• Iconicity in sign production and bimodal bilingualism
• Translation of literary works (e.g., Pinocchio) into LIS
• Syntactic analysis of noun modification and pronominal systems
• Accessibility challenges for deaf individuals in language acquisition

Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical applications in deaf education, cultural representation, and tourism linguistics.