Dr. Salvatore Bancheri

Professor

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Biography

Salvatore Bancheri is a Full Professor Emeritus in Italian Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga, having served as the Interim Chair of the Department of Language Studies and the Emilio Goggio Chair of the Department of Italian Studies at the St. George Campus. He has contributed significantly to the field of Italian studies through his role as director of the Frank Iacobucci Centre for Italian Canadian Studies and as an editor of 'Italian Canadiana' for over 15 years. His research focuses on 16th–18th-century Italian literature, religious theatre, and applied linguistics, with a notable involvement in second-language teaching and learning. Bancheri has authored and edited numerous publications, receiving distinct recognition through various grants and awards, including the SSHRC Insight Grant and the AATI Distinguished Service Award. His notable works include critical editions and textbooks collaborating with leading publishing houses. Over his career, he has been an active participant in academic boards and committees, contributing to the advancement of the field through rigorous publication and teaching methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor Emeritus

1992-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto Mississauga • Mississauga, ON, Canada

Teaching and research in Italian Studies.

Interim Chair

2022-07-01 — 2023-12-31

Department of Language Studies, UTM University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON, Canada

Chair of the Department during the transition period.

Chair

2011-01-01 — 2019-07-01

Department of Italian Studies, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Oversaw department operations and aimed to enhance academic programs.

Graduate Coordinator Associate Chair

2006-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Department of Italian Studies • Toronto, ON, Canada

Coordinated graduate studies.

Acting Chair Graduate Chair

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Department of Italian Studies • Toronto, ON, Canada

Interim leadership for graduate chair duties.

Director

2005-01-01 — 2019-07-01

Frank Iacobucci Centre for Italian Canadian Studies • University of Toronto Mississauga

Promoted research and scholarship related to Italian Canadian studies.

Editor

2004-01-01 — 2019-07-01

Italian Canadiana •

Managed the publication of academic journal issues.

Awards

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Commander Order Star Italy Award

2018-01-01
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AATI Distinguished Service Award

2014-01-01
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T Joan E. Foley Quality Student Experience Award

2013-01-01
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Certificate of Merit Promotion

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology