Fabio Caon

Fabio Caon is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. He specializes in intercultural communication, language education, and teaching Italian as a second/foreign language. His research focuses on multilingualism, inclusive education, and innovative pedagogical approaches such as ludic (play-based) methodologies.

Research Interests:

• Intercultural communication in education and business
• Teaching Italian to non-native speakers, including low-literacy populations
• Language integration strategies for immigrants
• Horizontal school models and inclusive teaching practices

Recent Work: His 2023 monograph Song in Language Education explores the role of music in cultural and linguistic learning. He has edited volumes on educational linguistics and intercultural communication, and his 2022 book Intercultural Communication in Companies and Organizations addresses cross-cultural dynamics in professional settings.

Awards & Recognition: None explicitly listed, but his extensive editorial roles and research output reflect academic impact.

Grants/Advising: Coordinates training programs internationally through Ca' Foscari's Itals, Comint, Ladils, and Dicrom labs. Active in the ALIAS Project (1999-2001) for language education innovation.

Labs/Teams: Director of the Intercultural Communication and Teaching Laboratory (LABCOM). Member of editorial boards for journals like Educazione Linguistica and series like Studi sull'Apprendimento e Insegnamento Linguistico.