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Bianca Bascianoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Linguistics
• Mandarin Morphology
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Bianca Basciano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she has held the Director's Delegate for Research role since 2023. Her work focuses on Chinese linguistics , particularly Mandarin morphology, syntax, and second language acquisition. Research Areas: Chinese compounding, reduplication, causative constructions, resultative compounds, and language teaching methodologies. Teaching: Offers BA/MA courses in Chinese language and linguistics at Ca' Foscari University. Editorial Roles: Member of the editorial boards for Sinica Venetiana and Lingue e Linguaggio . Research Projects: Principal investigator for the PRIN 2020 project on Italian learners' acquisition of Chinese resultative verbs, with extensive corpus-based analysis. Collaborates with Giorgio Arcodia and other international scholars. Key Themes: Event structure delimitation, Vendlerian verb classes, micro-parametric syntactic variation. Publications: Over 40 works including monographs with Oxford University Press and Bologna University Press. Her methodological approach combines theoretical linguistics with corpus analysis, contributing to the understanding of Chinese as both a linguistic system and a second language acquisition challenge. She has also organized international conferences like the 31st IACL Annual Meeting.

• Contact Linguistics
• Legal Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roles & Affiliations: Laura Mori is a Full Professor of Glottology and Linguistics at the Faculty of Interpreting and Translation at the University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT). She currently serves as Pro-Rector for Teaching (2023–2026) and previously held roles as Pro-Rector for Research (2020–2023). She is Scientific Director of the Centre for Linguistic Research on Corpora and a key member of the CIRCgE board. Her teaching includes courses in Sociolinguistics and Textual Linguistics/Pragmatics. Education & Qualifications: Laura earned her PhD in Historical Linguistics (Experimental Phonetics) from Sapienza University of Rome (2006). She became a Researcher in 2008 and Associate Professor in 2015 before attaining her current Full Professor position in 2021. Her expertise spans over 16 years of teaching and research in glottology and linguistics. Research Focus: Her work centers on interlingual contact dynamics, multilingual sociolinguistics, and historical sociolinguistics. Notable areas include Maltese linguistics, Maltese English, Haitian Creole, and the pragmatic analysis of legislative texts. She leads the Eurolect Observatory Project , analyzing legal language hybridization in EU contexts, and co-coordinates the Fone.Ma project on Maltese speakers’ L2 Italian pronunciation. Grants & Projects: Key initiatives include the PRIN 2017 project on global Italian dynamics and an interdisciplinary neuromarketing study (FRSA 2021) linking linguistic organization to consumer behavior. She collaborates internationally with institutions like the University of Malta and Ghent University. Labs & Teams: She directs the UNINT’s Linguistic Research on Corpora Center and co-leads the Eurolect Observatory Group (24 European academics). Her work engages with the Italian Association of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (AITLA) and the Maltese Linguistics Association (GĦILM).

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Physical Activity and Cognitive Efficiency
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrizia Turriziani is a Full Professor at the University of Palermo in the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences . She serves as the Delegate for Supporting Neurodiversity and contributes to institutional initiatives like CE.N.DIS (University Center for Disability and Neurodiversity) and the ARTEMISIA Center for Gender Studies. Her research is centered in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience , with a focus on sensory processing, memory, and physical activity's cognitive effects. Institutional Roles: Delegate for Neurodiversity, CE.N.DIS, ARTEMISIA Center, NeuroTeam srl Labs: Neuropsychology Lab Research Interests include cognitive rehabilitation, sensory-motor integration, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neuromodulation techniques like rTMS and tDCS. Her recent publications highlight stroke recovery , Alzheimer's interventions , and sensory processing in neurodiverse populations. She also investigates spatial cognition and memory enhancement through prism adaptation and digital therapeutics. Key Collaborations involve the Neuropsychology Lab and translational research with the NeuroTeam srl initiative. Her work spans both clinical and developmental neuropsychology , integrating applied neuroscience with educational and rehabilitation frameworks.

Lara Mantovanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Syntax
• Phonology
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Lara Mantovan is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies and the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages, and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges. She specializes in the syntax, phonology, and pragmatics of Italian Sign Language (LIS), with a focus on nominal structures, cardinal systems, and irony expression. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics and applied sign language studies, emphasizing accessibility for deaf communities. She has co-authored major works like Grammar of Italian Sign Language (LIS) and edited volumes on sign language pedagogy. Her recent work explores cross-modal syntactic comparisons, tactile communication, and educational strategies for LIS instruction. She actively contributes to academic committees, including the Third Mission Committee, and has advised on inclusive educational practices for deaf students. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of Linguistics , Sign Language & Linguistics ) and edited volumes, reflecting her commitment to advancing sign language research and application.

Francesco Vespignaniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sentence Processing
• ERPs (Event-Related Potentials)
• Language Comprehension
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesco Vespignani is an Associate Professor at the University of Padova. His research focuses on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying language comprehension, particularly sentence processing, ERPs (event-related potentials), and interactions between syntax and pragmatics. He investigates how language influences visual attention, bilingualism, aging, and deafness. His work integrates psycholinguistic, ERP, and EEG methodologies. Research areas: ERPs and sentence comprehension, syntax-pragmatics interaction, language and visual attention, language in atypical populations (bilingualism, aging, deafness). Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Experimental Psychology , Brain and Language , and Discourse Processes . Recent articles highlight speaker-specific speech prediction, pragmatic leniency toward foreigners, and neural mechanisms of language processing in cochlear implant users. His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics. Key findings include the role of novel linguistic labels in visual attention disengagement and ERP evidence of discourse expectations linked to the question under discussion. Collaborations span Italy, Germany, and the UK, focusing on bilingualism and neurocognitive language processing.

Carlotta Sparvoliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Linguistics
• Semantics of Modality
• Chinese as a Second Language Teaching
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Carlotta Sparvoli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she has been a faculty member since February 2022. She also serves as the Director's Delegate for Information Technology. Her academic work bridges theoretical and applied linguistics, with a focus on Chinese language and its pedagogy. PhD in Languages, Cultures and Society, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2012) Laurea in Oriental Languages (Chinese), Ca' Foscari University of Venice (1991) National Scientific Habilitation for Associate Professor (2019) Her research centers on the semantics of modal expressions in Chinese, the acquisition of Mandarin tones, and the teaching of Chinese as a second language. She employs corpus-based and cognitive linguistic approaches to analyze modality, negation, and discourse structure. Her interdisciplinary work integrates insights from psychology, philosophy, and education. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on modality, tonal acquisition, and political discourse in Chinese. These works span book chapters, journal articles, and encyclopedia entries, published by leading academic presses such as Oxford University Press and De Gruyter. Her research shows a consistent trajectory toward understanding the cognitive and pragmatic dimensions of Chinese linguistic structures. President, Italian Association of Chinese Linguistics (AILC) Executive Board Member, Chinese as a Second Language Research (CASLAR) Executive Committee Member, International Association of Chinese Linguistics (IACL) Editorial Board, Chinese as a Second Language Research Reviewer for ERC, Oxford University Press, and multiple international journals She has supervised five doctoral students and organized major international conferences such as ISOCTAL-3 and CASLAR-3. Her academic service includes external examination roles at Dublin Institute of Technology and Maynooth University. She has been an active participant in international research groups, including the CASRI Initiative on modality acquisition. Carlotta Sparvoli leads a vibrant research agenda and is deeply embedded in the global Chinese linguistics community. She has held teaching and leadership positions at institutions in Ireland, Taiwan, and Italy, reflecting her transnational scholarly impact.

Maria Roccaforteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Linguistics
• Italian Sign Language (LIS)
• Psycholinguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Maria Roccaforte is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture, Sapienza University of Rome. Her work bridges educational linguistics, Italian Sign Language (LIS) studies, and inclusive pedagogy for deaf learners. Current projects include FIS LIS-A (Italian Sign Language Assessment) and MEMOLIS (Methodologies for LIS Teaching). PhD in Documentary, Linguistic and Literary Sciences (2016) Coordinator of Erasmus language courses (2011-2018) Collaborator with CLA (Sapienza Linguistic Center) Research focuses on eye-tracking in second-language acquisition, LIS linguistic description (particularly non-manual components), and adaptive teaching methodologies for sensory-impaired learners. She integrates computational methods with learner corpora to develop Italian L2 resources. Neuro-psycholinguistic approaches Deaf education frameworks Sign language acquisition tools Her recent publications (2023-2025) cover LIS assessment, phraseology in L2 teaching, and technology-enhanced language learning. She supervises theses requiring in-person engagement and strict timelines for Italian Didactics and LIS research.

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Syntax-Phonology Interface
• Syntactic Categories
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Salvatore MENZA is an Associate Professor in the Department of Glottology and Linguistics at the University of Catania, where he is also qualified as a full professor in the GLOT-01/A research program since December 2023. He is an active researcher and teacher in theoretical and applied linguistics, with a focus on language contact, syntactic theory, and digital applications in linguistics. His research interests are centered on theoretical linguistics, particularly syntactic categories and the interface between syntax and phonology. He also specializes in interlinguistics, with a strong emphasis on microcontact phenomena in Gallo-Italic dialects of Sicily. His work extends into lexicography and language teaching, especially in digital environments and heritage language contexts. His recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in language contact, dialectology, and theoretical syntax. He investigates how syntactic structures interact with phonological constraints, how auxiliary selection operates in Italian, and how Gallo-Italic enclaves maintain linguistic identity. His digital pedagogy work highlights innovative teaching methods using student-built resources and online platforms. Salvatore MENZA leads the PRIN 2022 PNRR project "Contact-induced change and sociolinguistics: an experimental study on the Gallo-Italic dialects of Sicily," demonstrating significant research leadership. He is a member of the Scientific Council of the Center for Sicilian Philological and Linguistic Studies, contributing to major lexicographic projects such as the Vocabolario siciliano and historical-etymological dictionaries of Sicilian and Gallicisms. He supervises several thesis students, with topics ranging from linguistic interference in bilingual conversation to enantiosemy and auxiliary selection. His office hours are held weekly via Microsoft Teams, and he encourages students to develop personalized study guides based on course materials.