Stefania Maria

Stefania Maria is a faculty member at the University of Bergamo, affiliated with the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She specializes in English language, discourse analysis, and applied linguistics, with a focus on digital and tourism communication. Her academic activities include teaching courses such as Digital Discourse Analysis, English for Tourism Advanced, and English Tourism Discourse at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Department: Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Disciplinary Sector: ANGL-01/C - English Language, Translation, and Linguistics
• Email: stefania.maci@unibg.it

Her research interests center on discourse analysis, critical discourse studies, artificial intelligence in language and translation, climate change communication, and language in tourism. She investigates how language shapes and reflects societal issues, particularly in digital environments and professional contexts. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in education, tourism, and global policy.

The recent publications of Stefania Maria reveal a strong trend in analyzing discourse in contemporary sociopolitical and technological contexts. Her work spans critical discourse analysis of global crises, AI’s impact on language and translation, and communication in tourism and health. The keywords across her articles indicate a consistent focus on power, ideology, technology, and sustainability in language use, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that connects linguistics with environmental studies, gender studies, and digital humanities.

Stefania Maria leads EU-funded research projects related to language teaching and professional development, including:

• LSP Teacher Education Online Course for Professional Development (Responsible Scientifico, 2020–2023)
• LSP Teacher Training Summer School (Responsible Scientifico, 2018–2020)

These projects highlight her leadership in applied linguistics and teacher training. While no formal list of students or scientific awards is provided, her editorial roles and extensive publication record demonstrate significant academic engagement. She contributes to journals such as Scripta Manent and Culltus, and her research is published by leading academic presses including Palgrave Macmillan, Routledge, and Peter Lang.