Dr. Marcel Danesi

The most outstanding figure in general and applied semiotic studies in contemporary Canada, Marcel Danesi, Program in Semiotics, Victoria University, is recognized around the world for the originality of his theories, his humanistic approach to pedagogical sciences, and for his deep understanding of Vico on whom he is an undisputed authority. His work is characterized both by its depth and by its breadth, including Italian language and literature, pedagogical and linguistic theory (particularly as related to language and acquisition), Vico studies and semiotics. A true intellectual who is also a splendid teacher, he is an impressive and inspiring scholar.