Roberto Esposito

Roberto Esposito serves as faculty at the University of Naples 'L'Orientale', teaching within the Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies. His primary teaching responsibilities include English Linguistics I for the Comparative Languages and Cultures program, as well as English for International Relations I and Advanced English I for related departments. His academic focus centers on linguistic analysis within contemporary cultural contexts, particularly examining performance and identity.

Dr. Esposito's research interests prominently feature multimodal discourse analysis, with a specialized focus on drag culture as represented in media phenomena like RuPaul's Drag Race. His work explores intersectionality, examining how language, body, and identity converge in marginal spaces like Ballroom Culture. He investigates how social categorizations intersect to shape linguistic expression and performance, with particular attention to how these dynamics manifest in contemporary mediated contexts.

His scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory examining linguistic and multimodal aspects of drag performance, with increasing sophistication in methodology. His publications show progression from preliminary studies of Ballroom Culture to comprehensive analyses of multimodal meaning-making in mainstream drag media. The research consistently applies frameworks from sociolinguistics, stylistics, and critical discourse analysis to explore how marginalized communities use language and performance to challenge social norms and assert identity.

Dr. Esposito's academic contributions are primarily evident through his publications rather than formal awards or recognitions. His scholarly output since 2023 demonstrates consistent productivity with multiple book chapters and journal articles focusing on linguistic aspects of drag culture and performance.

While specific details about student supervision aren't provided in the available materials, his doctoral thesis completed in 2025 suggests recent completion of his highest degree, positioning him as an emerging scholar in his field. His teaching portfolio across multiple programs indicates institutional support for his academic development within the university structure.