معرفی
Dr. Luca Malici is an Assistant Professor (Education) in Italian Studies at Durham University’s School of Modern Languages and Cultures. He serves as Co-Director of Italian Studies and Italian Year Abroad Officer. His research focuses on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), Queer Studies, and technology-enhanced language teaching. He coordinates Italian language modules and contributes to university-wide IT standards.
- Education: BA in Languages and Information Technology (University of Rome), Joint MA in Italian Studies (University of Birmingham and Warwick).
Research interests include queer language pedagogy, media representation of LGBTQ+ communities, and inclusive education. Current projects explore generative AI in language learning and queer-inclusive syllabi design. He has presented at conferences like the Society of Italian Studies and contributed to volumes such as The Art of Teaching Italian.
- Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019), UNILANG External Examiner.
Teaching roles include coordinating translation modules and leading workshops on inclusive practices. Collaborations include AHRC-funded projects on interdisciplinary Italian studies and multi-touch table technology in language education.
