Matteo Viale is full professor
in Italian Linguistics (L-FIL-LET/12, 10/F3) at the University of
Bologna.
He obtained his Ph.D. in Romance
Philology from the University of Padua, where he was assigned a
research grant. He taught at the universities of Ferrara and Rijeka
(Croatia).
His
main research interests and scientific publications focus on the history of
Italian (with particular reference to the language of science and
the public administration), Italian grammar (in terms of its
description and didactic applications), professional writing and
other aspects of the Italian language.
In addition to teaching at university level, he provides courses in teacher training, professional writing and supplies
consulting services to the public administration. In this
respect, he has taught courses in written Italian and the simplification
of bureaucratic Italian involving the personnel of public and
private bodies.
He has participated in conferences in Italy and
abroad.
Further information: www.matteoviale.it
