Gerardo Acerenza

Gerardo Acerenza is an Associate Professor of French Language and Translation at the University of Trento's Department of Literature and Philosophy, Italy. He joined the university in 2008 as an adjunct professor and became Associate Professor in 2019. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Waterloo and Université de Montréal.

Education:

• PhD in French Studies (Études françaises), Université de Montréal (2003)
• Laurea in Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Basilicata (1995)
• DITALS certification in Teaching Italian to Foreigners (1998)

Research Focus: His work centers on Francophone literatures (particularly Québec and French Canada), translation theory (specializing in Québec novels and technical languages), and sociolinguistic dynamics. He investigates cultural identity, linguistic contact, and the translation of specialized terminology in sports.

Awards & Leadership:

• Prix Gabrielle-Roy (2020) for critical analysis of Québec literature
• Director General of CIÉF (International Council for Francophone Studies)
• Head of Trento unit for CISQ (Interuniversity Center for Québec Studies)
• Member of scientific committees for journals Il Tolomeo and Mitra