Dr. Daniele Biffanti

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniele Biffanti is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University in the Department of French and Italian. He obtained his Ph.D. in Italian from Stanford University, as well as his M.A. in Modern Philology and B.A. in Modern Literature from Università degli Studi di Padova. His teaching methodology for lower and upper-level language courses is based on a communicative proficiency-oriented approach. He strives to weave genuine cultural materials into his language classes, seeking to provide students with a nuanced understanding of Italian culture beyond traditional stereotypes. Additionally, he holds ACTFL Full Certification as an OPI Tester in Italian. His research focuses on post-WWII literature, cinema, and political history, with published works in several academic journals including Italica, Forum Italicum, Annali d'Italianistica, Allegoria, and Ticontre.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.