ORARIO DI RICEVIMENTO STUDENTI
Ogni Lunedi' dalle ore 12 alle 16 in Via della Pergola 60/III piano
oppure scrivere alla docente, vlatka.gott@unifi.it per concordare l'orario
ESPERIENZA LAVORATIVA
Dal 2017 – in corso Università degli Studi di Firenze Dipartimento di Formazione, Lingue, Intercultura, Letterature e Psicologia (FORLILPSI)
Dal 2 ottobre 2014 al 30 aprile 2020 Università degli Studi di Firenze Dipartimento di Lingue, Letterature e Studi Interculturali
Dal 18 marzo 2006 al 30 settembre 2017 Università degli Studi di Firenze Facoltà di Lingue e Letterature Straniere / Dipartimento di Lingue, Letterature e Studi Interculturali
Dal 1° ottobre 2008 al 30 settembre 2009 Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna Facoltà di Scienze Politiche „Roberto Ruffilli“ (Sede di Forlì)
Dal 1° marzo 2003 al 19 febbraio 2006 Svjetski jezici – Zagabria (Scuola di Lingue Straniere)
Dal 14 ottobre 2002 al 18 marzo 2003 Scuola Elementare „Matko Laginja“ – Zagabria
Dal 24 giugno 2002 al 1° ottobre 2002 Lesnina GmbH
Dal 1° ottobre 2000 al 10 settembre 2001 Ministero dell’Istruzione della Repubblica di Croazia (Zagabria)
ISTRUZIONE E FORMAZIONE
Ammissione al Dottorato di Ricerca (Ph.D.)Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (Germania)
Scuola Estiva di Studi Slavi (Zagrebačka slavistička škola) Dubrovnik & Pola, Croazia
2013 Università per Stranieri di Siena
2004 Ministero dell’Istruzione della Repubblica di Croazia (Zagabria)
2000 Università di Zagabria – Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia
ALTRE ATTIVITÀ PROFESSIONALI E SCIENTIFICHE
COMPETENZE LINGUISTICHE
PUBBLICAZIONI
Mediazione Culturale e Passione Glottodidattica
Il mio percorso professionale e di vita è guidato da una profonda vocazione per le lingue e da un entusiasmo inesauribile per la glottodidattica. Oltre a essere specializzata nell’insegnamento della lingua croata e di altri idiomi stranieri in contesti accademici e multiculturali, considero l’apprendimento linguistico continuo come una forma mentis e un ponte fondamentale verso l’altro. Credo fermamente che insegnare una lingua significhi trasmettere un ecosistema culturale; per questo, trovo la mia più grande soddisfazione nel facilitare il dialogo interculturale, abbattendo le barriere comunicative e stimolando la condivisione attiva della conoscenza.
Sensibilità Artistica ed Esplorazione Estetica
L’arte, in tutte le sue declinazioni, rappresenta per me una lente d'ingrandimento essenziale per comprendere le diverse prospettive storiche e sociali del mondo. Mi lascio costantemente ispirare da molteplici stili e movimenti artistici, traducendo questa passione nella partecipazione attiva a mostre, laboratori e progetti creativi (come dimostrano i miei contributi all'organizzazione di eventi espositivi istituzionali). Per me, l’espressione artistica non è solo un diletto estetico, ma uno strumento primario di indagine interiore, empatia e decodifica delle emozioni umane.
Il Viaggio come Dimensione di Crescita e Adattamento
I viaggi costituiscono la linfa vitale della mia curiosità intellettuale. Non considero l'esplorazione come un semplice spostamento geografico, ma come un'immersione antropologica profonda nelle tradizioni, nelle usanze e nella memoria storica dei popoli. Vivere in prima persona contesti internazionali e multiculturali ha affinato la mia visione del mondo, potenziando una spiccata intelligenza emotiva, una grande flessibilità cognitiva e un'eccellente capacità di problem solving e adattamento in ambienti complessi e dinamici.
Consapevolezza e Controllo: La Filosofia delle Immersioni Subacquee
Pratico le immersioni subacquee fin dall'infanzia, una disciplina che ha superato i confini dello sport per diventare una vera e propria filosofia di vita. Il mondo sottomarino mi ha insegnato il valore del silenzio, dell'osservazione e del rispetto per la natura. A livello personale e professionale, l'attività subacquea avanzata mi ha permesso di sviluppare straordinarie tecniche di gestione dello stress in situazioni critiche, un rigoroso autocontrollo e una profonda capacità di focalizzazione e mindfulness. Questa ricerca di equilibrio interiore e consapevolezza si riflette direttamente nella mia stabilità emotiva, consentendomi di mantenere lucidità, rigore e fermezza anche di fronte alle sfide professionali più complesse.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2017 – Present University of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze), Italy Department of Education, Languages, Intercultures, Literatures and Psychology (FORLILPSI)
October 2, 2014 – April 30, 2020 University of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze), Italy Department of Languages, Literatures and Intercultural Studies
March 18, 2006 – September 30, 2017 University of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze), Italy Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures / Department of Languages, Literatures and Intercultural Studies
October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009 Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Italy Faculty of Political Sciences „Roberto Ruffilli“ (Forlì Campus)
March 1, 2003 – February 19, 2006 Svjetski jezici – Zagreb, Croatia (World Languages School)
October 14, 2002 – March 18, 2003 "Matko Laginja" Elementary School – Zagreb, Croatia
June 24, 2002 – October 1, 2002 Lesnina GmbH
October 1, 2000 – September 10, 2001 Ministry of Education of the Republic of Croatia (Zagreb)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Admission to the Ph.D. Program (Doctoral Studies) Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany
Summer School for Slavic Studies (Zagrebačka slavistička škola) Dubrovnik & Pula, Croatia
2013 University for Foreigners Siena (Università per Stranieri di Siena), Italy
2004 Ministry of Education of the Republic of Croatia (Zagreb)
2000 University of Zagreb, Croatia – Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
OTHER PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
ITALIAN
GERMAN
ENGLISH
SLOVENIAN
PUBLICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE2017 – PresentUniversity of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze), ItalyDepartment of Education, Languages, Intercultures, Literatures and Psychology (FORLILPSI)
Language Teaching Assistant (CEL - Collaboratrice Esperta Linguistica) for Croatian and Serbian (Permanent Position).
Lecturer and Project Manager for institutional initiatives aimed at promoting and motivating the study of Slavic languages and cultures.
October 2, 2014 – April 30, 2020University of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze), ItalyDepartment of Languages, Literatures and Intercultural Studies
Adjunct Professor for the Croatian and Serbian Language Laboratory. Coordinator and Head of the Croatian and Serbian Language Laboratory (Level 2). Thesis Supervisor (Relatrice di tesi di laurea).
March 18, 2006 – September 30, 2017University of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze), ItalyFaculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures / Department of Languages, Literatures and Intercultural Studies
University Lector (Lettrice) of Serbo-Croatian Language. Lecturer and Project Manager for student motivation and language promotion programs.
October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, ItalyFaculty of Political Sciences „Roberto Ruffilli“ (Forlì Campus)
Lecturer of Serbo-Croatian Language.Coordinator of educational projects for the enhancement, promotion, and study of Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian languages and their respective cultures.
March 1, 2003 – February 19, 2006Svjetski jezici – Zagreb, Croatia (World Languages School)
Lecturer of Croatian as a Foreign Language (L2) within multicultural classrooms.
October 14, 2002 – March 18, 2003"Matko Laginja" Elementary School – Zagreb, Croatia
* Teacher of Croatian Language and Literature.
June 24, 2002 – October 1, 2002Lesnina GmbH
Specialist in Marketing and Public Relations.
October 1, 2000 – September 10, 2001Ministry of Education of the Republic of Croatia (Zagreb)
Teacher of Croatian Language, Literature, and Culture for the children of Croatian emigrants in Stuttgart, Germany.
EDUCATION AND TRAININGAdmission to the Ph.D. Program (Doctoral Studies)Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany
Successfully admitted to the Ph.D. Research Program in Slavic Philology under the academic supervision of Prof. Dr. Jochen Raecke.
Summer School for Slavic Studies (Zagrebačka slavistička škola)Dubrovnik & Pula, Croatia
Attended the specialized international summer seminar for Slavists (August–September).2025 (Dubrovnik): Completed advanced training programs in Croatian language structures, contemporary South Slavic linguistics, and literary-cultural analysis. 1994, 1995 (Pula): Participated in the academic training sessions held during the traditional summer seminar locations.
2013University for Foreigners Siena (Università per Stranieri di Siena), Italy
Bachelor's Degree / Specialization in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language. Advanced training in teaching Italian L2/LS to children, adolescents, adults, senior citizens, immigrants, and university students. DITALS Level I Certification (Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language).
2004Ministry of Education of the Republic of Croatia (Zagreb)
National State Certification / Professional Qualification for teaching Croatian Language and Literature.
2000University of Zagreb, Croatia – Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Arts (M.A.) / Degree in Croatian Language, Grammar, and Literature (Ancient and Modern). Professional title awarded: Professor of Croatian Language and Literature (Equivalent to a Master's Degree / Laurea Magistrale).
Simultaneous and Conference Interpreter at Palazzo Vecchio (Florence): April 2026: Provided English-to-Italian simultaneous translation for the UNRWA High Commissioner during the official "International Peace Day" summit. June 2025: Served as official conference interpreter for various international diplomatic events and institutional summits hosted by the Municipality of Florence.Liaison and Delegation Interpreter: Served as the official interpreter for the institutional delegation of the City of Sarajevo during their official state visit to Prato (sister/twin city).Provided professional interpreting and linguistic mediation for the international groups of Social Workers from Hong Kong and Kazakhstan hosted at the Santa Maria Nuova Hospital (Florence) during their professional training and update days.Freelance Translator and Interpreter: Contracted specialist for public authorities and international organizations, including the Court of Florence (Tribunale di Firenze), Prosecutor’s Office (Procura della Repubblica), Finance Police (Guardia di Finanza), State Police, Careggi University Hospital, and Meyer Children’s Hospital. 2019: Guest Speaker at the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation – Life Beyond Tourism movement for the cultural event “Discovering the Faces and Cultures of Croatia”. 2019: Academic and organizational collaborator for the historical photographic exhibition “Serbia in the First World War”, organized by the Historical Archives of Belgrade at the University of Florence. 2017: Creator, organizer, and coordinator of the photographic exhibition “The Croats of Molise – An Inheritance Disappearing” (in collaboration with the Zagreb Tourist Board) hosted at the University of Florence. 2012, 2013, 2014: Official Translator and Linguistic Consultant for the international cinematographic festival “Balkan Film Festival Florence”.
NATIVE SPEAKER: CROATIAN ITALIAN: Proficient (C2) - Reading, Writing, Speaking GERMAN: Proficient (C2) - Reading, Writing, Speaking ENGLISH: Proficient (C2) - Reading, Speaking | Upper-Intermediate (B2) - Writing SLOVENIAN: Proficient (C2) - Reading | Upper-Intermediate (B2) - Writing, Speaking
Gott, V. (2024). Grammatica d'uso della lingua croata. Teoria ed esercizi - Livelli A1-B1. Milan: Hoepli. ISBN: 9788836016211Gott, V. (2020). Corso di lingua croata. Livelli A1-B2 del Quadro Comune Europeo di Riferimento per le Lingue. Milan: Hoepli. ISBN: 9788820390594
Cultural Mediation and Passion for Language Teaching
My professional and personal journey is driven by a deep vocation for languages and an inexhaustible enthusiasm for language pedagogy (glottodidactics). Beyond specializing in teaching the Croatian language and other foreign idioms within academic and multicultural environments, I view continuous language learning as a mindset and an essential bridge toward others. I firmly believe that teaching a language means transmitting a cultural ecosystem; therefore, I find my greatest fulfillment in facilitating intercultural dialogue, breaking down communication barriers, and stimulating the active sharing of knowledge.
Artistic Sensitivity and Aesthetic Exploration
Art, in all its forms, represents for me an essential lens through which to understand different historical and social perspectives of the world. I am constantly inspired by a wide range of artistic styles and movements, translating this passion into active participation in exhibitions, workshops, and creative projects (as demonstrated by my contributions to organizing institutional exhibition events). For me, artistic expression is not merely an aesthetic pleasure, but a primary tool for inner inquiry, empathy, and decoding human emotions.
Travel as a Dimension of Growth and Adaptation
Travel is the lifeblood of my intellectual curiosity. I do not consider exploration to be a simple geographical displacement, but rather a profound anthropological immersion into the traditions, customs, and historical memory of different populations. Experiencing international and multicultural contexts firsthand has sharpened my worldview, fostering a strong sense of emotional intelligence, high cognitive flexibility, and an excellent capacity for problem-solving and adaptation in complex, dynamic environments.
Mindfulness and Control: The Philosophy of Scuba Diving
I have been practicing scuba diving since childhood, a discipline that has surpassed the boundaries of sport to become a true philosophy of life. The underwater world has taught me the value of silence, observation, and respect for nature. On a personal and professional level, advanced diving has allowed me to develop extraordinary stress-management techniques in critical situations, rigorous self-control, and a deep capacity for focus and mindfulness. This pursuit of inner balance and awareness directly reflects in my emotional stability, enabling me to maintain clarity, rigor, and firmness even when facing the most complex professional challenges.