Giuliana Giusti

Giuliana Giusti is a Full Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. She holds roles such as Substitute member of the GEP Team, Delegate for Quality Assurance, and Effective representative of the University's Single Guarantee Committee (CUG). Her research focuses on syntax, formal linguistics, and Romance languages, with particular emphasis on determiners, clitics, and grammatical variation across Italo-Romance dialects. Giusti has contributed extensively to studies on linguistic metacognition, gender-inclusive language, and historical linguistics, including analyses of Latin syntax and its evolution into modern Romance languages. She teaches courses on formal syntax, English linguistics, and language and gender at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Her academic work spans over 150 publications, including monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Linguistics, Revista Română de Lingvistică, and Isogloss. Giusti's research integrates theoretical syntax with empirical studies, often employing comparative methods to explore phenomena such as indefinite determiners, quantifiers, and clitic placement. She has also led initiatives promoting linguistic awareness and inclusive language practices, reflecting her commitment to societal impact through academia.

Giusti’s teaching portfolio includes advanced courses on comparative syntax, formal syntax, and language policy, alongside contributions to curriculum development for students with learning disabilities. Her academic leadership roles underscore her institutional engagement, balancing research, education, and administrative responsibilities at Ca' Foscari.