Dr. Arianna Dagnino

Biography

Arianna Dagnino is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia. She holds an M.A. in Modern Languages Literatures from the University of Genoa and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of South Australia. Dagnino is a literary translator and creative writer, having authored several significant works, including the book "Transcultural Writers and Novels in the Age of Global Mobility" (Purdue University Press, 2015) and the transcultural novel "Afrikaner" (Guernica Editions, 2019). Her publications address the socio-cultural impact of globalization, mobility, and the interplay of digital technologies on culture. Dagnino focuses on these themes through her current teaching of courses in Italian Studies, Translation Studies, and Adaptation Studies. Additionally, she has received a SSHRC postdoctoral fellowship and has contributed scholarly articles in various academic journals. Before re-entering academia, she worked as a professional journalist publishing over 500 articles in prominent Italian media. Dagnino's research interests lie in Transcultural Studies, Comparative Literature, Translation Studies, and Film Adaptation, specifically examining the effects of globalization and cultural exchange on creative practices.

Research Interests