Enrico Cecconi

Enrico Cecconi is a Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Associate Professor) in the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies at the University of Bath. He serves as Section Convenor and Language Coordinator for Italian, Admission Tutor for Modern Languages programs, and Director of Languages Outreach. His roles include managing the Italian language team and overseeing language education initiatives.

• Education: BA in Modern Languages and Linguistics (University of Pisa, 2004); MA in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language (Ca’ Foscari University, Venice, 2012)

His research focuses on innovative language pedagogy, intercultural communication, and the integration of drama/theatre techniques into language learning. He emphasizes authentic communication through creative methods like oral improvisation and opera-based activities. His work has been recognized with the 2023 Innovation in Teaching Prize for transforming student engagement and confidence.

Recent articles explore topics such as study-abroad intercultural competence, narrative-based assessment, and opera libretti as language-learning tools. His pedagogical innovations aim to bridge theory and practice in language education.

• Awards: 2023 Teaching Prize; 2015 Outstanding Research Presentation Award

Enrico coordinates outreach programs, collaborates with institutions like LabCom (Ca’ Foscari), and contributes to teacher training workshops globally. He has prior experience at Cardiff University, NYU, and Florence-based U.S. programs.