Marcella Maria MARIOTTI

Marcella Maria MARIOTTI is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Asian and North African Studies. She specializes in Japanese language education, e-learning systems, and cultural studies. Her research focuses on innovative teaching methodologies, including activity-based learning and the integration of technology in language acquisition. She leads projects like NoLBrick (No Level-Brick Language Learning) and JALEA (Japanese LEArning system), emphasizing transformative education and SDG-aligned practices.

• Education & Research: Expertise in Japanese linguistics, sociolinguistics, and digital tools for language learning.
• Teaching: Teaches Japanese language courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, including business Japanese and intercultural communication.
• Grants & Projects: Principal investigator in initiatives funded by Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan Foundation, and the European Social Fund, focusing on e-learning systems and international collaborations.
• Labs/Teams: Director of Ca' Foscari Japanese Studies, the Japanese Learning Research Team (JALEA), and the OJAE (Oral Japanese Assessment Europe) project.

Her work bridges pedagogy, technology, and cultural studies, with contributions to dictionaries (e.g., ITADICT) and collaborative learning platforms.