Dr. Paolo Frascà's research project, 'Queer Italian-Canadian Writers: Language, Creativity, Belonging,' has been selected for the Jackman Scholar-in-Residence 2025

Just announced:

Dr. Paolo Frasca's research project, Queer Italian-Canadian Writers: Language, Creativity, Belonging, has been selected for the Jackman Scholars-in-Residence 2025, Jackman Humanities Institute. 

Students are encouraged to apply:

This project studies the intersection of queer and migrant experiences, with a focus on the written expression of LGBTQ+ Italian-Canadians. The project is connected to a number of community initiatives (anthologies, documentaries and public events). Student RAs' two main tasks are: 1) analysis of recorded interviews with queer Italian-Canadian writers; and 2) expansion of digital humanities platform (www.qic-artists.com). Opportunities may arise to conduct additional interviews. Full training is provided. Some experience in any of these preferred: LGBTQ+ or gender studies, Italian or modern languages, linguistic analysis, qualitative research or social justice research. Some knowledge of an Italian language preferred but not necessary.

Program dates: May 5 to 30, 2025 
Application due February 28, 2025

https://www.vic.utoronto.ca/academic-programs/scholars-in-residence/current-projects