Michela Baraldi

Michela Baraldi is Senior Lecturer of Italian Language in the Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in utilizing technology and cultural content for language instruction.

Her teaching innovations include:

• Incorporating Italian film shorts and original audiovisual materials
• Developing technology-enhanced cultural awareness activities
• Using social networks and video editing for language acquisition

Courses taught range from elementary Italian to specialized courses on Italian Food Culture.