Luisa Canuto

Luisa Canuto is an Associate Professor of Teaching and Associate Head of Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (Faculty of Arts). She serves as Language Program Director of Italian and has taught at UBC since 1994. Dr. Canuto founded UBC Continuing Studies' Italian Program and developed its curriculum, later receiving the Killam Teaching Prize (2000) for teaching excellence.

Her educational background includes:

• Laurea in Storia (cum laude) from Cà Foscari, Venice, Italy
• Master of Publishing from Simon Fraser University
• MA in Second Language Acquisition from Cà Foscari
• PhD in Applied Linguistics from Cà Foscari

Research focuses on:

• Technology-enhanced language learning (WebQuests, micro-blogging)
• Service-learning pedagogy for linguistic/metacognitive development
• Curriculum design and language program evaluation
• Italian medieval/Renaissance history applications in teaching

Publications emphasize technology integration in language education, service-learning frameworks, and Italian pedagogy innovations. Research demonstrates consistent focus on experiential learning methodologies and digital tools for enhancing cultural and linguistic competence.

Awards include the prestigious Killam Teaching Prize recognizing outstanding pedagogical contributions.

Administratively coordinates the Peer Review of Teaching program and co-leads UBC's Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Community of Practice. Previously managed faculty development programs at UBC's Centre for Teaching and Academic Growth.