Monica Francioso, PhD, Academic Director, 弗洛伦斯

Academic Director Monica Francioso joined the CEA CAPA 弗洛伦斯 team in 2015, and is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of 弗洛伦斯 academics including academic integrity, 课程开发, and faculty training and assessment. She serves as a leader for students and faculty, and her work ensures compliance with the standards established by our School of Record agreement with the University of New Haven. Monica holds regular on-campus office hours and is always happy to talk to students and faculty on academic matters, and to respond to all substantive inquiries and concerns. Monica obtained a BA in English and Russian from the Università degli Studi di Padova, an MA in English Studies, 和Ph值.D. in Italian Studies from Royal Holloway, University of 伦敦. Her thesis focuses on narrative theory in post-war 意大利. She has published articles and books, both in Italian and English, 在Celati, 卡尔维诺, Palandri, 移民作家. Monica lived abroad in the United Kingdom and 爱尔兰 for 13 years. Prior to joining the CEA CAPA 弗洛伦斯 team, Monica held several teaching positions in Italian language, literature and culture at various higher-ed institutions, including Royal Holloway University of 伦敦, 杜伦大学, 巴斯大学, and University College 都柏林. She earned a CELTA certificate to teach English as a foreign and second language. She also taught English to students of all levels, preparing them for the Cambridge English exams. Monica also holds a DITALS II certificate to teach Italian as a foreign and second language, and she worked as a teacher trainer for the same program. Monica firmly believes in the importance of studying abroad as a means to broaden horizons and better oneself. Her experiences have shown her how enriching speaking/learning other languages and knowing other cultures can be. She believes she would be a different person today had she not experienced life abroad.