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Iolanda Plescia is an Associate Professor of English at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies, Sapienza University of Rome. She serves as director of the international MA programme in English and Anglo-American Studies and was Visiting Professor at University College Dublin (2022). Her academic leadership includes presidency of the Italian Association of Shakespearean and Early Modern Studies (2021-2024) and membership in CUN (National University Council) since 2024.
- PhD in English from Sapienza University (2006)
- Research Fellowship at RomaTre University (2008-2010)
Research Focus: Shakespeare's language and style, history of English, literary/translation studies (early modern and 20th century), intersections between literary and scientific texts in early modern England. Recent work examines textual mobility in early modern science and cultural translation.
Scientific Awards:
- RomaTre University research fellowship (2008-2010)
Editorial Roles:
- Editor of Memoria di Shakespeare special issue 'The Shape of a Language' (2016)
- Co-editor of Elizabeth I in Writing (Palgrave, 2018)
- Advisory Board, Cambridge University Press Elements in Shakespeare and Text series
Teaching & Supervision: Oversees thesis advising for English students at Sapienza, with emphasis on Shakespearean studies, historical linguistics, and translation. Requires precise exam responses for September retakes and mandates original academic work for OTA credits.
