Federica Cognola

Federica Cognola is an Associate Professor at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on syntax of Germanic varieties, particularly Mòcheno (a German dialect in Northern Italy), with emphasis on V2 phenomena, null-subject parameters, and modal particles. She leads the RUM Project (PRIN 2022) on German modal particles and has coordinated Sòtzlear 1/2 projects for Mòcheno language didactics.

Her scientific contributions include comparative studies on German-Romance language contact, diachronic syntax, and bilingual acquisition processes. She has received research grants totaling over €170,000 from institutions like Provincia Autonoma di Trento and Caritro Foundation. As an invited speaker, she has presented at institutions including University of Cambridge, Oslo, and Potsdam.

Scientific Awards:

• Premio di prima fascia (2011) - Trento Province
• 'Contessa Bellati' First Prize (2009) - G. Unfer Cultural Circle
• Istituto Mòcheno Award (2008)

Her teaching portfolio includes German Language courses at both undergraduate and master's levels since 2017, with focus on contrastive linguistics and language didactics. She collaborates with international researchers like Jan Casalicchio and Theresa Biberauer, serving as reviewer for institutions including Flanders Research Foundation and Oxford University Press.