Italian as a Second Language. Perspectives, research fields, problems and peculiarities of Italian as a Second Language.
Bilingualism and multilingualism. Linguistic skills in the dimension of second languages. Use of authentic mass-media materials for the teaching of Italian as a Second Language in schools of all levels. Minority languages in Italy of ancient and new settlement (with particular regard to the Albanian, Arabic and Chinese language-culture). Current migration situation and linguistic-educational policies for migrants. Intercultural language teaching and mediation for Italian as a Second Language.
