Introduction

• Fiona Dalziel

  Fiona Dalziel is a lecturer in English Language and Translation at the University of Padova, Italy, where she teaches on the BA programme in Language, Literature and Cultural Mediation and the MA in Modern Languages for International Communication and Collaboration. Her research interests include: promoting learner autonomy; academic writing; and the use of drama in language learning, including that of adult migrants. She has been the coordinator of the university English drama group for 20 years.

  and Francesca Helm

  Francesca Helm is a researcher at the Department of Politics, Law and International Studies at the University of Padova in Italy, where she teaches English on the MA programme in European and Global Studies. Her research interests include intercultural communication and virtual exchange, ethical internationalisation in higher education, language policies and practices.