Viviana Gaballo
Institution: University of Padua
Country: Italy
Viviana Gaballo is an Associate Professor in English Linguistics and Translation Studies at the University of Padova, Italy. She teaches Specialized Translation at the MA degree level, bringing extensive experience from her academic and professional career. Since 1992, Viviana Gaballo has been teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and specialized translation at both university and secondary education levels. Additionally, she serves as a teacher trainer for the Ministry of Education, contributing to the professional development of educators.
She has a robust publication and presentation record in international conferences, with her research interests spanning across various domains. In Linguistics, she has focused on Critical Discourse Analysis, Corpus Linguistics, linguistic variation, and lexicography. Her work in Applied Linguistics includes significant contributions to Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning (TEL). Within Translation Studies, she has explored translation competence, collaborative translation, and transcreation, establishing herself as a leading voice in these fields.
She is the author of the Systemic-Functional Translation Competence model (2009), a framework that has influenced contemporary translation pedagogy and practice. Viviana Gaballo’s interdisciplinary expertise and innovative approaches have made her a respected figure in both the academic community and educational circles, where her contributions continue to shape the future of language education and translation studies.
She has a robust publication and presentation record in international conferences, with her research interests spanning across various domains. In Linguistics, she has focused on Critical Discourse Analysis, Corpus Linguistics, linguistic variation, and lexicography. Her work in Applied Linguistics includes significant contributions to Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning (TEL). Within Translation Studies, she has explored translation competence, collaborative translation, and transcreation, establishing herself as a leading voice in these fields.
She is the author of the Systemic-Functional Translation Competence model (2009), a framework that has influenced contemporary translation pedagogy and practice. Viviana Gaballo’s interdisciplinary expertise and innovative approaches have made her a respected figure in both the academic community and educational circles, where her contributions continue to shape the future of language education and translation studies.
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