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5/23/24

ISSNAF Stories

Arts & Humanities

Language and Literature - Italian

Franco Pierno

Full Professor

Dept. of Italian Studies, University of Toronto

Dept. of Italian Studies, University of Toronto

Italian linguistic, language history, identity, and North American opportunities.

Prof. Franco Pierno offers insights into his research on the evolution of the Italian language. He examines its connections to religion and its pivotal role in shaping cultural identity. Prof. Pierno also discusses why Italian linguistics students should consider studying and working in North America, and emphasizes the importance of ISSNAF in connecting humanistic studies across Italy and North America.  


Prof. Pierno is a member of the ISSNAF Scientific Council.

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