About
Maria G. Carone (she/her – sie/ihr)
Visiting Assistant Professor of German
Maria Carone teaches languages, 18th-21st century German literature, and First-Year Studies.
She has a doctorate in German Studies and a doctorate in Italian Studies from UW Madison. Publications include peer-reviewed articles on German and Italian literature, linguistics, and book reviews. When she’s not teaching, professor Carone lectures on intercultural sensitivity and cross-cultural communication, translates literary and legal texts, and enjoys interpreting at courts and international trade fairs.
Education
PhD in German Studies (UW Madison)
PhD in Italian Studies (UW Madison)
MA in German, Italian, English Languages & Culture (Bonn University, Germany)
MA in Translation Studies (Cologne University, Germany)
BA in English Literature (Ripon College)
BA in Classics (University of Bari, Italy)
INTERESTS:
Migrant literature
German and Italian female authors
Theory of language and power
Second language acquisition and translation practice
Italian cinema
Italian and German opera
Years at Lawrence
2015-present
