Cristina Benicchi

Cristina Benicchi is an Associate Professor of English Language and Translation at the Faculty of Interpreting and Translation (FIT) of the University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT) since 2022. She holds additional roles including Rector's Delegate for Orientation, Erasmus Mobility Coordinator for Belgium, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia, and member of CIRCgE (Interdisciplinary Research Center on Gender Cultures). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Textual Sciences from the University of Siena (2006) and National Scientific Qualification for University Professorship in two sectors: English Literature and Comparative Literatures.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Foreign Languages and Literatures (University of Tuscia, 2003)
• PhD in Textual Sciences (University of Siena, 2006)

Research Interests: Her work focuses on postcolonial literatures, translation studies, and cultural studies, particularly analyzing identity formation in dislocation/relocation processes. Methodologically, she employs postcolonial theory, linguistic-translation frameworks, and comparative literature approaches. Key areas include Anglophone Caribbean literature, diaspora narratives, and the role of language in cultural hybridity.

Key Contributions: She has authored numerous conference papers and served as a research fellow at the University of Warwick (UK) and University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy). Her editorial work includes membership on the board of Symbolon, a literary criticism journal. Teaching spans university and high school levels, with expertise in English, Italian L2, and comparative literature.

Awards & Grants:

• Magna Cum Laude for thesis on Wole Soyinka (2003)
• Postdoctoral fellowship from University of Tuscia (2006)
• National Scientific Qualification (2015 and 2020)

Labs/Teams: Active in CIRCgE and interdisciplinary initiatives at UNINT, focusing on gender studies and cultural translation.