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Rebecca West is a trained literary scholar specializing in Italian Studies, with a major focus on modern and contemporary Italian literature and secondary research interests in medieval studies, specifically Dante and early lyric poetry. As a scholar of contemporary Italian literature and culture, West's work has significantly centered on cinema, highlighting prominent artistic forms of modern Italian culture. She has maintained a keen interest in Italian American cinema, exploring the wide divergences and deep ties within the Italian film canon. Her research and teaching have concentrated on the intersections of literature and film, especially the role of screenwriters in the production of cinema, as well as feminist and queer film theory. West's published works include articles on Italian American directors Martin Scorsese and Abel Ferrara, collaborations with actor Harvey Keitel, and the semiotics of clothing in cinema. She is also known for her edited volume focusing on the intersections of film and literature entitled "Pagina, pellicola, pratica: Studi sul cinema italiano" (2000). In addition to her scholarly work, West teaches various courses exploring the cultural significance of film and the role of gender in cinema, serving as the Director of the Center for Gender Studies.
Department of Philosophy