Giulia Baccini

Giulia Baccini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She specializes in the Languages and Literatures of China and Southeast Asia, with a strong focus on pre-modern Chinese literature, classical Chinese, literary theory, and humor studies. She also serves as President of the Council of the Linguistic Area Library (BALI), contributing to academic infrastructure and resource development.

Education:

• PhD in co-supervision, Graduate School in Languages, Civilizations and Societies – East Asian Studies, Ca' Foscari University / Charles University, Prague (2011)
• M.A. in East Asian Studies, Ca' Foscari University, Venice (2004, summa cum laude)

Research Interests:
Her work centers on classical Chinese literature, textual culture, literary history, and criticism, with a unique emphasis on humor and jestbooks in pre-modern China. She investigates literary genres, translation studies, and intercultural education, particularly through projects aimed at developing Chinese literature curricula for secondary education.

Publication Trends:
Her recent scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on early Chinese literary humor, anecdotal collections like the Xiaolin, poetic anthologies under the Liang dynasty, and critical concepts such as yin li (excessive beauty). Her publications span journals and edited volumes, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with literary theory, historiography, and cultural studies.

Scientific Awards & Recognition:

• National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor (competitive sector 10/N3 — Cultures of Central and Eastern Asia), obtained 2018

Advising and Grants:
While no formal advisees are listed, she has served as a teaching assistant and is actively involved in research mentoring. She has received multiple grants, including a Ca' Foscari University grant for developing a Chinese literature textbook and funding for overseas research mobility at Peking University. She led a PRIN-funded project on interculturality and literary genres.

Labs and Research Groups:

• Member, Laboratory on the Translation of Oriental Languages, Ca' Foscari University
• Member, Humours of the Past Research Group
• Member, editorial board of Sinica Venetiana, Edizioni Ca'Foscari
• Member, Early Medieval China Group (EMCG)
• Member, Italian Association of Chinese Studies (AISC)
• Member, European Association of Chinese Studies (EACS)