Letizia Cinganotto

Letizia Cinganotto is a researcher at the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM) at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, where she teaches language teaching methodologies and serves as the Rector's Delegate for International Relations. She holds a PhD in linguistics and has obtained the National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor in the L-LIN/02 discipline.

Research Interests: Her work centers on CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), digital language teaching, educational technologies, multilingualism, teacher training, and Italian as both L1 and L2. She is a member of the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) consultancy team for the 'Pluriliteracies Teaching for Deeper Learning' project.

The recent publications indicate a strong focus on digital transformation in language education, especially during the pandemic. Key themes include AI in language learning, open educational resources, remote teaching, and interdisciplinary CLIL. The research spans primary to higher education and integrates technology with pedagogical innovation.

Scientific Contributions:

• Active contributor to ECML and Council of Europe initiatives
• Editor and author of multiple publications on CLIL and digital education
• Extensive work on teacher training and language assessment

She advises on educational policy and curriculum development, particularly in multilingual and technology-enhanced contexts. Her work is supported by institutional roles at the University for Foreigners of Perugia and collaborations with national and international research bodies. She teaches across programs in Digital Humanities and Italian for Foreigners, contributing to curriculum innovation.

Labs and Teams: She collaborates with research teams at INDIRE and the University for Foreigners of Perugia, focusing on digital teaching, data-driven learning, and CLIL laboratory development.