Silvia Giorgini

Silvia Giorgini is a Professor of Teaching and Director of Italian Language Courses at Wayne State University's Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She leads the Wayne in Abruzzo Study Abroad Program and specializes in innovative teaching methodologies, including AI integration, second language acquisition, and cultural pedagogy through fairy tales and culinary history.

Education:

• Master of Arts, Università degli Studi di Siena (2018), Thesis: 'Teaching Italian through Folk and Fairy Tales in Higher Education'
• Laurea di Dottore in Lingue e Letterature Straniere (Russian), Università di Pisa (1991)

Research Focus: Dr. Giorgini advocates for technology-enhanced language learning, intercultural collaboration, and curriculum innovation. Her work bridges traditional folklore with modern pedagogy, emphasizing cultural immersion through food studies and digital tools.

Grants & Recognition:

• 2024 Provost Grant: Aligning Assignments with Learning Outcomes for the BA in Modern Languages
• Multiple travel grants to present at ACTFL and AATI conferences (2013–2024)

Teaching & Leadership: She teaches courses on Italian language, culture, and culinary history, and holds certifications in AP exam development, VoiceThread, and EdPuzzle coaching.

Labs/Initiatives: Oversees the Foreign Language Technology Center's online testing systems and designs hybrid courses like 'Italian through Film' and 'Science of Italian Cuisine.'