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Dr. Enza De Francisci is a Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies at the University of Glasgow, where she has worked since 2017. She previously taught at University College London and holds a PhD in Italian Literature from UCL.
- Education: BA, MA, and PhD in Italian and Comparative Literature
- Affiliation: School of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Glasgow
- Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
Research Interests include translation of Italian literature (particularly Verga and Pirandello), gender representation in theatre, cross-cultural adaptations, and the role of actresses like Eleonora Duse. Her work explores how literary texts transform into stage productions and opera, focusing on cultural identity and linguistic specificity.
- Key Themes: Gender in Italian Drama, Cultural Exchange, Stage Translation
Recent Publications highlight interdisciplinary translation, Sicilian theatre traditions, and collaborations in Asian-European performance studies. She co-edited special issues on Six Characters as World Literature and Translation and Performance Cultures.
Scientific Awards include Italy's National Prize for Translation (2022) and scholarships to prestigious institutions like the University of Bologna.
Grants awarded by AHRC, Chancellor's Fund, and University of Glasgow Strategic Allocation support her transnational projects, including Translating Pirandello in Agrigento (2025).
Students supervised include Liu Chunwei, Yang Hanru, and Zhang Ziyu. She contributes to the Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School program and serves as Deputy Dean for Transnational Education.
