Research
Research Statement
In line with the Faculty of Business and Enterprise's plan, the research agenda of the Italian Studies discipline aims to have a balanced, high quality research portfolio in which high impact research activity is encouraged in all of its forms. Particular relevance is given to the following research areas.
Research Areas
Italian-Australian business relationship:
Trade and political relations between Italy and Australia (S.Battiston and B.Mascitelli)
Political and Economic Studies:
- Italian politics (S.Battiston and B.Mascitelli)
- Italian vote overseas and dual citizenship (S.Battiston and B.Mascitelli)
- Italian politics within the European context (B.Mascitelli)
- European political economy (B.Mascitelli)
Migration Studies:
- Italian migration experience in Australia (S.Battiston and G.Manzin)
- Migrant political and socio-economic contribution to post-war Australia (S.Battiston)
- Border studies (G.Manzin)
- Post-colonialism and diaspora (G.Manzin)
Contemporary Italian Studies:
- New migrant communities in Italy (G.Manzin)
- Writing in Italian as a migrant (G.Manzin)
- Italian identity (G.Manzin)
- Contemporary women's writing (G.Manzin)
Cultural Studies:
Translation studies (G.Manzin)
