Antonietta Damelio
Lecturer
Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Modern Languages & Comp Lit
Areas of expertise:
Email Address: antonietta.damelio@baruch.cuny.edu
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Antonietta D’Amelio is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature, where she teaches Italian language courses from the elementary through advanced levels, as well as comparative literature courses centered on Italian cinema, culture, and the Italian American experience, in both face-to-face and hybrid formats. Her research interests include Italian literature and cinema, foreign language pedagogy, and second language acquisition. In addition to serving as Italian language coordinator and advisor, she has led numerous workshops and presented at conferences on technology-enhanced language learning and best practices for distance education. In recognition of her teaching excellence, Professor D’Amelio received Baruch’s Presidential Excellence Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Education
Italian Literature, (ABD) New York University New York
M.A., Italian Language and Literature, Hunter College CUNY New York City
B.A., Italian Languge and Literature, Hunter College, CUNY 695 Park Avenue
Book Chapters
(2007). Contributed to chapter three. AVANTI: Beginning Italian by Janice M. Aski (pp. xxvi; 60-91.). New York,USA. McGraw-Hill.
Contributed to chapter three. AVANTI: Beginning Italian by Janice M. Aski (p. 105; 111.). New York, New York,USA. McGraw-Hill.
Presentations
D'Amelio, A., Medved, C., & Smith, C. (2015, April 17). Hybridization in the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences. Baruch College’s Eighteenth Annual TEACHING AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE. One Bernard Baruch Way: Baruch College.
Damelio, A., & Nematollahy, A. (2015, February 20). Teaching Methodology Workshop. French Adjunct Workshop. Baruch College, NY: Baruch College, Modern Languages & Comparative Literature Department.
Damelio, A., Caplan, D., Mohan, K., Waltzer , L., & O'Donoghue, K. (2014, December 5). Building Pedagogically-Sound and Technologically-Smart Hybrid Courses. CUNY's 13th Annual IT Conference. John Jay College of Criminal Justice: City University of New York.
Damelio, A., & Nematollahy, A. (2013, April 12). Teaching Methodology Workshop. French Adjunct Workshop. Baruch College, NY: Baruch College, Modern Languages & Comparative Literature Department.
Damelio, A. (2013, March 7). Social Media for Language Learning. Best Practices Workshop. CUNY Graduate Center: Institute for Language Education in Transcultural Context (ILETC).
Damelio, A. (2012, May 4). "Beyond Grammar Textbooks: A Conversation about Experiential Teaching with Bilingual Faculty. Queens Consortium on LOTE, First Conference on Foreign Language Teaching-Some Roads Less Traveled: Addressing Heritage Learners and Incorporating Culture in Language Teaching. Queens, New York: Queens College, CUNY.
Damelio, A. (2012, March 30). Enhanced Language Learning. Baruch College 15th Annual Teaching with Technology Conference. Baruch College, CUNY: Baruch Computing and Technology Center.
Damelio, A. (2012, January 25). Harnessing Technology. Evolving Pedagogies in the Modern Language Classroom. The John D. Calandra Institute: The John D. Calandra Institute and The Italian Language Advisory Committee.
Damelio, A. (2011, March 25). Using Interactive Tutorials for Learning Italian. Baruch College 14th Annual Teaching with Technology Conference. Baruch College, CUNY: Baruch Computing and Technology Center.
Damelio, A. (2010, October 30). Short Films(Cortometraggi) in the Foreign Language Classroom. 2010 NYCAFLT/UFT ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE. United Federation of Teachers Conference Center, 52 Broadway, NY: NYC AFLT-UFT.
Damelio, A. (2006, March 31). Enhanced Teaching and Learning with Technology. Teaching Workshop. Baruch College, CUNY: The Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature.
Damelio, A. (2006, January 31). Teaching Strategies for Conversation Classes. Teaching Workshop. Foreign Language Department: The Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY.
Damelio, A. (2005, December 31). Active Foreign Language Learning with PowerPoint. From Foreign to Familiar IV. New York City: The New School for General Studies.
Damelio, A. (2005, February 28). PowerPoint in Foreign Language Instruction. Teacher Workshops. Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY), New York City: Fashion Institute of Technology, Center for Excellence in Teaching.
Other Scholarly Works
Damelio, A. (2000). UN RACCONTO FIORENTINO (opera in three acts) . (First performed, October 2000),
Damelio, A. Contributed to chapter five. IN GIRO PER L'ITALIA: A Brief Introduction to Italian by Graziana Lazzarino. (Second, 2006), xxvi; 99-121..
Damelio, A. ITALIANO DAL VIVO. (Copyright 2006),
In Progress.Damelio, A. Contributed to chapter five. PREGO: An Invitation to Italian by Graziana Lazzarino. (Sixth, 2004), xxii; 118-142..
Other Teaching Materials
Damelio, A. Supplementary Fashion Vocabulary PARLIAMO ITALIANO (Wiley). New York City, New York. In Progress.
Reviews
Damelio, A. (2012,December 1). Review of "Dizionario combinatorio compatto italiano". New York, New York,USA: Geolinguistics.
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Scholarship & Creative Achievement | Baruch College | 2012 | Recognition of outstanding academic and creative contribution by Baruch College faculty during 2011. |
| The Presidential Award for Distinguished Teaching | Baruch College | 2009 | "Recognition of adjunct faculty whose outstanding pedagogical ability, commitment to teaching, and achievements in teaching are making a positive impact on the quality of instruction and student life at the College." |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Stone | Committee Member | Present | |
| Baruch's Italian-American Association/Club | Faculty Mentor | Present | |
| The Committee on Academic Standing | Committee Member | Present | |
| Japanese Search Committee | Committee Member | 3/30/2026 | |
| Summer Online Discussion Groups | Faculty Advisor | 12/12/2012 | |
| Blackboard 9.1 tester | Faculty Advisor | 5/14/2012 | |
| Learning Community #30 Co-Faculty Leader | Faculty Mentor | 12/31/2008 | |
| Freshman Seminar | Faculty Mentor | 11/30/2003 | |
| Feshman Seminar | Faculty Mentor | 11/30/2002 | |
| Freshman Seminar Faculty Leader | Faculty Mentor | 11/30/2001 |
Professional
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baruch Computing and Technology Center | Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer | New York | United States | 2/23/2012 | Present | |
| Baruch Comptuing and Technology Center | Workshop Presenter | New York | United States | 2/1/2011 | 9/30/2011 |