Elena Cecchetto

Elena Cecchetto is a Lecturer in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Queen’s University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. She holds an M.A. in Cultural Studies from Queen’s University (2015) and a Laurea Quadriennale Vecchio Ordinamento in Foreign Languages and Literatures from the University of Roma Tre, Italy. Her research applies semiotic and gender studies theories to analyze spatial and symbolic discourses related to racism, sexism, and classism. She specializes in innovative language teaching methodologies, emphasizing cultural integration in second language acquisition.

Education:

• M.A. in Cultural Studies, Queen’s University (2015)
• Laurea Quadriennale Vecchio Ordinamento (B.A./M.A. equivalent), University of Roma Tre (Foreign Languages and Literatures)

Research Interests: Semiotics, Gender Studies, Linguistics, and pedagogical approaches to language teaching. Her work explores how cultural context shapes language learning and how symbolic systems perpetuate societal hierarchies.

Awards/Grants: None explicitly listed.

Teaching Experience: Taught Italian language courses at Queen’s University since 2013, previously held roles as an Instructional Assistant, Tutor, and Instructor at Wilfrid Laurier University, St. Jerome’s University, and St. Louis School Adult Learning.

Labs/Teams: Not specified in the provided text.