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Author: search.filters.author.Santorelli, MarionStart date: 2020

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    Empowering unaccompanied minors in rural italy: the role of linguistic integration
    (INCE, ASEM, 2024) Santorelli, Marion; Palladino, Marilena
    Unaccompanied foreign minors (UFMs) face unique challenges when arriving in Italy. To foster their integration, especially in rural contexts, a holistic approach is essential. This abstract explores the role of linguistic integration in supporting UFMs. This study represents a second phase building upon a prior research project. The initial investigation focused on a case study in a rural area in Southern Italy, providing valuable insights. Our current research extends and refines those findings, examining linguistic integration strategies for unaccompanied minors in similar rural contexts. Actuality: Unaccompanied foreign minors (UFMs) arriving in Italy face unique challenges. Initial research provided insights from a rural case study in Southern Italy. Purpose: Our current study extends and refines these findings. We focus on linguistic integration strategies for UFMs in similar rural contexts. Specifically, we investigate the role of language teaching and Language Assessment and Certificate. Our aim is to contribute practical solutions for enhancing integration. Research Methods: We combined a literature review on language certification requirements and programs with fieldwork involving interviews with UFMs, educators, and local community members. Results: Language proficiency is crucial for legal status. Community support mechanisms play a vital role in guiding UFMs through certification. However, inclusive policies and collaboration among stakeholders are essential.
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    AI and the reduction of social inequalities in a linguistic perspective
    (INCE, ASEM, 2024) Santorelli, Marion; Catullo, Domenico; Palladino, Marilena
    Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to both exacerbate and alleviate social inequalities. In this paper, we investigate AI’s impact from a linguistic perspective, focusing on economic disparities, resource allocation, and ethical considerations. Actuality: We examine the current state of AI adoption and its implications for social equity. Recent developments, trends, and challenges related to AI’s influence on linguistic and social disparities are highlighted. Purpose: Our research aims to investigate how AI can contribute to reducing inequalities. Specifically, we consider linguistic aspects, such as language bias in AI algorithms, alongside broader societal implications. Research Methods:Our methodology involves a comprehensive literature review. We analyse existing studies, case examples, and empirical evidence related to AI’s impact on social inequalities. Results: Preliminary findings suggest that responsible AI design can bridge gaps and dismantle biases. By prioritizing fairness, transparency, and ethical development, we can harness AI’s power to create a more equitable society across linguistic boundaries.In summary, this paper advocates for vigilance and empathy in embracing transformative AI technologies to address social disparities.
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    The transformative role of linguistic AI in shaping business models
    (INCE, ASEM, 2024) Catullo, Domenico; Santorelli, Marion
    In the ever-evolving business landscape, the convergence of linguistic aspects and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping traditional models. Rather than merely automating existing processes, the true potential lies in leveraging AI to create novel goods, services, and experiences. Actuality: We explore the current impact of linguistic AI on business models. Recent developments and trends highlight the transformative role of AI in reshaping traditional approaches. Purpose: Our research aims to investigate how linguistic AI drives innovation. By combining linguistic insights with AI, we unlock new possibilities for customer interactions and revenue streams. Research Methods: Our methodology involves analysing empirical studies, case examples, and industry reports. We examine the effects of linguistic AI on productivity, revenue, and market expansion. Results: Preliminary findings suggest that linguistic AI enhances customer engagement and opens doors to unexplored business opportunities. Responsible deployment requires ethical considerations and a commitment to inclusive growth. In conclusion, linguistic AI transforms business models, positioning language as a strategic asset where innovation thrives at the intersection of human ingenuity and machine intelligence.
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    Enhancing active ageing through language learning and digitalisation in the longevity society
    (INCE, ASEM, 2024) Palladino, Marilena; Santorelli, Marion; Catullo, Domenico; Catullo, Daniele
    This paper explores how language and digitalization impact older adults’ well-being. Collaboration - across linguists, psychologists, and technologists- is key to creating inclusive digital experiences. Actuality: Social change is a dynamic process intertwined with innovations and demographics. The impact of demographic evolution on economies and competitiveness presents intriguing challenges. This paper focuses on the actions to ensure inclusion and wellbeing for older individuals. Purpose: The research aims to demonstrate that studying a foreign language enables the promotion of active ageing. Specifically, we explore how learning a language can enhance cognitive performance, well-being, inclusion, and the reduction of social inequalities. Research Methods: Based on field analysis and experience in teaching across different age groups, the results highlight the convergence of language and digitalization within the context of older adults’ wellbeing. Specifically, we explore how linguistic changes occur as individuals age and how digital tools intersect with communication patterns. Results: Language acquisition emerges as a powerful tool for promoting social inclusion in the longevity society. Additionally, technology assistance through language learning apps will make it easier for seniors to build vocabulary, improve grammar, and achieve fluency. Our findings enable the planning of targeted didactics and the creation of basic-level teaching materials tailored to the needs and characteristics of identified subjects.
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    Human mobility and language: towards new multilingual approaches with ai
    (INCE, 2023) Santorelli, Marion; Catullo, Domenico
    This study investigates the relationships between language and human mobility in terms of investment, accessibility and inclusion and how human-computer interactions, AI (Artificial Intelligence) speech translators might overcome language barrier in a multilingual perspective. After a brief analysis of population dynamics, demographic change and migration based on European Union publications, the aim of this paper is to highlight the strong nexus between language and mobility and how it plays a key role in citizenship, educational policies, employment and social services. The phenomenon of linguistic identity, together with the power relations of ELF (English as Lingua Franca), is observed by presenting poststructuralist perspectives on SLA (Second Language Acquisition). It emerges that the power relations can be equal and unequal and can influence both positively and negatively users’ identities, shape people interactions and, thus, place them in particular communities or statuses. This ‘communicative imperialism’ can be inferred by the English Proficiency Index that places European countries in a high position, while countries in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and some Asian countries in the lowest ones. Non-native speakers have differing levels of command of the language, meaning that, for them, crucial details and nuances, as well as cultural references, might often be lost. This study explores the real-time multilingual interpretation, with the new emerging technologies, as a means to reduce language discrimination, information loss, and increase the return on investment (ROI), enabling everyone to join in a conversation in their own language from anywhere around the world.
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    Linguistic integration in Italy: framework, policies and outcomes
    (INCE, 2023) Santorelli, Marion; Simone, Annalisa
    This paper explores the role of the linguistic dimension within the process of the social integration of migrant populations in Italy. With increasing ethnic diversity as a result of recent decades of immigration in all Western European countries, the integration of ethnic minorities has become a major concern of national governments, policymakers, academics, and the individuals directly affected themselves. Indeed, the Council of Europe has been a pioneer in the field of language teaching and the project on the Linguistic Integration of Adult Migrants (LIAM) is part of its continuing work in this domain. Linguistic integration is a complex process and can occur in different forms and levels being highly contextual and connected to migrants’ and host communities’ expectations. Starting from an overview of the main Italian policies for linguistic integration, this study highlights the linguistic resources that migrants need in order to successfully develop a sense of belonging and engagement in the host community. This study aims to understand what shapes, affects or enables the linguistic integration of migrants in medium-sized towns and rural areas. It is vital to define what types of content should be taught on a priority basis in order to develop efficient language programmes to fulfil migrants’ needs and expectations.