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Biography
I completed my BA degree in English and French at the University of Bari (Italy) and later earned an MA in Teaching Languages in Higher Education from the same institution.
Prior to my tenure at the University of Nottingham, I gained valuable experience working in several secondary schools across Italy and the UK. These experiences have created within me a deep commitment to fostering inclusivity and social equity in education, particularly through initiatives aimed at widening participation.
I am the co-lead of the Language Teaching Reading Network in the School of CLAS.
Expertise Summary
Marilena Minoia is an Assistant Professor at the Language Centre, University of Nottingham, where she teaches French, Italian and Intercultural Awareness. Her research interests lie in Equality Diversity and Inclusion, with a particular focus on making languages accessible and inclusive for all. She also focuses on accessible pedagogy, teachers' wellbeing and interculturality.
I am the founder and director of the (NILI-UK) Network of Italian Teachers in the UK.
Research Summary
My research interests center on the methodology and pedagogy of foreign language learning and teaching, as well as global and intercultural learning within the context of foreign language education.… read more
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Current Research
My research interests center on the methodology and pedagogy of foreign language learning and teaching, as well as global and intercultural learning within the context of foreign language education. Presently, my focus is directed towards the exploration of 'gender-fair language' and its implications for language teaching methodologies. I am dedicated to researching how gender-inclusive language practices can be integrated effectively into language education to promote equality and inclusivity in the learning environment.
I am co-organiser of the workshop series 'Back to Basics': what and how to teach.
I am co-founder of the Special Interest Group 'Gender-Fair Language' as part of the AULC (Association of University Language Centres)