Join linguist Vera Gheno for a discussion on inclusive language practices in contemporary Italian, with potential transfer to the other Romance languages.
The event will explore linguistic and communicative strategies aimed at promoting gender equality, social inclusivity, and the representation of diverse identities through language. Through concrete examples, debates, and theoretical reflections, Vera Gheno will guide participants in understanding the challenges and opportunities of using neutral, alternative, or non-binary forms, and their implications in academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
This is a unique opportunity to gain practical tools and develop critical awareness for more inclusive and respectful language use.
The talk will be held in Buchanan Tower, Room 726 or Zoom in English. This event is open to all.
About the presenter
Vera Gheno is a sociolinguist, Hungarian-Italian translator, and public educator, who collaborated for twenty years with the Accademia della Crusca and for four years with the publishing house Zanichelli. She taught as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Florence for 18 years; since September 2021, she has been a Type-A research fellow at the same institution.
Registration
No registration is required.
If you wish to attend via Zoom, write to Michela for the link: michela.valmori@ubc.ca
