Francesca Beretta

Francesca Beretta is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Coordinator of the Italian Language Program in the Department of French, Francophone, and Italian Studies at the University of Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She joined KU in 2022 after fifteen years of teaching in Texas.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Italian Studies from The University of Texas at Austin, an M.A. in Language and Linguistics from Lancaster University (UK), an M.A. in Italian Literature from the University of Kent (UK), and a B.A. in Italian and Spanish (with honors) from the University of Kent.

Her research focuses on innovative language teaching methodologies, particularly micro-learning, generational learning differences, gamification, and digital storytelling, with a special emphasis on engaging Generation Z learners in second language acquisition. She integrates these interests into her pedagogy and curriculum development.

While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her work appears to center on pedagogical innovation and language education rather than traditional scholarly publications.

No scientific awards or honors are mentioned in the available information.

As Coordinator of the Italian Language Program, she oversees curriculum and instruction. She teaches undergraduate courses such as Elementary Italian I (ITAL110), Intermediate Italian II (ITAL240), and a course on studying abroad in Italy. There is no mention of graduate student advising or external research grants.

She maintains regular office hours in Wescoe Hall and is actively involved in teaching and program leadership.