Lelio Paolo Panzone

Classicist & Scholar of Philosophy and Logic

Professional Profile

Lelio Panzone’s dedication to the humanities began during his formative years at a traditional Italian Liceo Classico, where he established a deep foundation in Ancient Greek and Latin. His academic career has been defined by a rigorous study of philosophy and logic, complemented by high-level training in immersive language acquisition. Today, Lelio combines his research in the history of philosophy with a dynamic teaching career, specializing in direct and communicative methods for classical languages.

Academic Education

  • Fluency in Ancient Greek Program – The Polis Institute, Jerusalem.

    • Specialization: Intensive study of Modern Hebrew and comprehensive training in the direct/immersive method for Ancient Greek instruction.

  • M.A. in Philosophy – University of Chieti and Pescara, Italy.

    • Specialization: History of Logic.

  • B.A. in Philosophy – University of Chieti and Pescara, Italy.

Research & Specialization

  • History of Logic: Dedicated both his Bachelor’s and Master’s dissertations to the evolution of logical systems, a focus that continues to inform his structured approach to language teaching.

  • History of Philosophy: Continues to carry out active research in the field, with a focus on historical philosophical developments and their contemporary relevance.

  • Direct & Immersive Pedagogy: Expertly trained in the "living language" approach, allowing for a more natural and fluid acquisition of Ancient Greek for modern students.

Professional Experience

  • Instructor of Ancient Greek: Teaches Ancient Greek utilizing immersive methodologies that emphasize speaking and listening as primary tools for comprehension.

  • Instructor of Italian for Foreigners: Extensive experience in teaching Italian as a second language, applying pedagogical techniques that bridge the gap between different linguistic traditions.

  • Academic Researcher: Maintains an active presence in the scholarly community through ongoing research and periodic publications in the field of philosophy.

Languages

  • Italian: Native.

  • Ancient Greek: Full Professional Fluency (Active/Spoken).

  • Latin: Advanced Proficiency.

  • Modern Hebrew: Advanced Proficiency.

  • English: Advanced Professional Proficiency.

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