Katarzyna Maria Maniowska

Katarzyna Maria Maniowska is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS). With a PhD in Italian Studies from Jagiellonian University (2014), her academic career spans teaching, translation research, and international collaborations.

• PhD in Italian Studies (2014, Jagiellonian University)
• MA in Italian Philology (2008, Jagiellonian University)
• BA in Italian Philology (2006, University of Silesia)
• Postgraduate translator training (2019, UMCS)
• Postgraduate Master in Italian L2 (2016, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)

Her research focuses on linguistic interfaces between Italian and Polish, particularly in medical terminology and literary translation. Key interests include phraseology, specialized language teaching (Italian as third language), and metaphor analysis in medical contexts.

Recent publications examine: historical disease narratives, Umberto Eco's theory of stupidity, medical term synonymy, and prepositional semantics in clinical reports. These works demonstrate her expertise in cross-linguistic medical communication.

• Rector's award for outstanding scientific work (2023)
• Scuola Dante Alighieri scholarship (2023)
• Università per Stranieri di Perugia scholarships (2021, 2015)
• Dote Unica Lavoro grant (2016)

She has conducted 15+ teaching workshops on Italian L2 pedagogy, including: Dante's pedagogical interpretation, medical terminology teaching, and literature instruction for Generation Z. Active in professional associations since 2013, she collaborates on European translation initiatives.