Dr Luigi Lerose
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Luigi is Culturally Deaf and graduated from Alpen Adria University, Klagenfurt (Austria) in 2012 with a PhD in Philosophy (Linguistics) on Sign Language. He has served as the President/Chair of the European Network of Sign Language Teachers (ENSLT) for six years (2017-2023).
He has published numerous articles regarding linguistic research, interpretation, and Sign Language Teaching/Learning. He has also presented various abstracts at a number of National and International conferences
Luigi currently holds the position of Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Sign Language within the BSL and Deaf Studies department. He is actively involved in teaching various modules that focus on the practical application of British Sign Language and Deaf Studies, including the Postgraduate module in British Sign Language/English Interpreting. Additionally, Luigi serves as a Language Expert in Sign Languages at the European Centre for Modern Languages of the Council of Europe (ECML) in teacher and learner competences.
Luigi has led cohorts of educators in developing educational programs, emphasising the pivotal role of language pedagogy and tailored language training methods to suit diverse learner needs. His expertise extends to analysing levels of language proficiency and competence using the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), ensuring a comprehensive approach to language instruction. Luigi integrates applied concepts of Sign Linguistics into his teaching methodologies, providing students with practical insights into language usage and competence.
He has led numerous international and national workshops aimed at enhancing educators' understanding of teaching techniques and fostering continuous professional development. Additionally, Luigi has actively participated in various European projects, contributing to the advancement of language education on a broader scale. Furthermore, Luigi has presented compelling abstracts at both national and international conferences, showcasing his ongoing commitment to scholarly discourse.
His contributions to linguistic research, interpretation, and Sign Language teaching and learning are evident in his extensive publication record. This covers a range of topics, such as a book regarding LIS Phonology and an article identifying phonological errors among M2-L2 learners.
- Senior Lecturer
- Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (HEA) – PR149708, 2018
- PhD Philosophy (Linguistic), Alpen Adria University, Klagenfurt (Austria), 2012
- MA Lettere Moderne, Universita’ di Padova (Italia), 2003.
- Luigi is currently involved in creating a manuscript aimed at enhancing proficiency in learners of British Sign Language (BSL). He frequently hosts workshops centred around Sign Language Storytelling and has authored three children's books in Italian.
- Luigi actively participates in various European projects, particularly those focused on sign language education and the empowerment of Deaf communities, including initiatives addressing Deaf History and Employment.
- 2017 – 2023: European Network of Sign Language Teachers (ENSLT) – Chairperson (President)
- 2010 to date: Mason Perkins Deafness Fund (MPDF) – Board of Directors
- 2003 to date: Association DeafMedia Onlus – Board of Directors
- 2022 to date: Deaf History Scotland – Board of Executive Committee
Luigi is an active researcher within different areas of Linguistics such as: Phonology, Morphology, Deixis, Syntax, Classifiers, Metaphor, Semiotics, Italian Sign Language (LIS), International Sign Language (IS), British Sign Language (BSL), SL Teaching, SL Training, Cognitive Linguistic.
He is currently engaged in research within the CrossMoGramm Project alongside Nick Pallfreyman and is producing a manuscript aimed at enhancing BSL production for learners.
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- Signs2Go (2009-2010)
- BiBiKit – A Bilingual Bimodal ToolKit for Sign Language Users (2011-2013)
- Signs2Cross – Linguistic Mobility for Deaf People in Europe (2013-2014)
- SignTeach – An Open Educational Resource for Sign Language Teachers in Europe (2014-2017)
- DeafEnterprise (2016-2018)
- Deaf Museums – The Development of OER to train Deaf sign language users in Museum and general entrepreneurial skills (2020-2023)
- SignTeach Online – Teaching Sign Languages Online: Open Educational Resources (2021-2023)
- Creare e narrare, tradurre e illustrare favole in Lingua dei Segni, Workshop with Stefania Berti, Florence (ITA), 2024
- Insegnare le favole, Mason Perkins Deafness Fund, Siena (ITA), 2023
- Identifying the Phonological Errors of Second-modality, Second-language (M2-L2) Novice Signers through Video-based Mock Tests, 4th International Conference of Sign Language Teachers (Lesico), Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, (UK), 2023
- Working with languages, Faculty of Translation and Interpreting (FTI), University of Geneva, Geneva (SWI), 2023. Sign Language Hybrid Teaching and Teaching Co-ordinator, 3rd ENSLT Symposium, European Network of Sign Language Teachers (ENSLT), Porto (POR), 2023
- International Sign, Unit for General Linguistics and Sign Linguistics, Faculty of Polish Studies, University of Warsaw (POL), 2022
- Living with languages, Faculty of Translation and Interpreting (FTI), University of Geneva, Geneva (SWI), 2022.
- ENSLT and the role of the teacher, Departament de Traducció i Ciències del Llenguatge, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona (ESP), 2022.
- Insegnare le favole, Mason Perkins Deafness Fund, Siena (ITA), 2021
- The Role of the Sign Language Teacher and Teaching M2L2, National Association of Greek Sign Language, Workshop, Athens (GRE), 2020
- Communication strategies, European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters (efsli), Workshop, Ljubljana (SLO), 2019
- Language Attitudes, Bridging the Gap 6, University of South Wales, 2019, Cardiff (UK)
- The profile of a Sign Language Teacher, 2nd ENSLT Symposium, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Preston (UK), 2019
- Formación de docentes de lengua de signos en Europa, XI Foro Estatal de las Lenguas de Signos Españolas, Confederación Estatal de Personas Sordas (CNSE), Madrid (ESP), 2019
- Deaf Culture and Intercultural Communication, L-Universita’ ta’ Malta, 2019
- Teaching Sign Language through Cross-modality, Third PRO-Sign2 Conference, Belgrade (SER), 2018
- Teaching sign language through cross-modality development potential, Sign CAFÉ’, University of Birmingham (UK), 2018
- Teaching L2 and developing M2, 3rd International Conference of Sign Language Teachers (Lesico), Basel (SWI), 2017
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