Dr. Elisa Dossena

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Biography

Elisa Dossena has been teaching Italian at Princeton University since 2011. She specializes in teaching Italian as a foreign language and language acquisition. Dossena obtained her degree from the University of Venezia Ca’ Foscari, Italy. Her research interests focus on the use of audiovisual materials in teaching foreign languages. She is the co-author of the book series 'Quaderni del cinema italiano stranieri' and the textbook 'Sequenze: Italian Contemporary Film,' published by Farinelli Edizioni in 2016. Dossena has extensive experience in teaching Italian language and culture since 1995, having taught in both Japan and the USA. In the summer of 2019, she developed a digital platform for Italian 108 to complement the 'Sequenze' textbook, supported by a grant from the Princeton Center for Language Study and the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning. This platform features film clips, supplemental activities, and digital discussion boards, enhancing the learning experience for students. Her research interests also include language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics, with a particular focus on the integration of technology in language instruction.

Research Interests

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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  • Resume/CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.