Valentina Mariani

Valentina Mariani is a Visiting Critic at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP), based in Rome, Italy, where she teaches Italian language and culture to international students. She is affiliated with the Department of Architecture and contributes to programs hosted at the Cornell in Rome campus, collaborating with institutions such as Dartmouth, RISD, and UCL.

Her academic background includes a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in literature and Italian language and culture, complemented by specialized certifications in teaching Italian to foreigners—DITALS II and DILIT. These qualifications underscore her expertise in language pedagogy and curriculum design.

Valentina’s research and professional interests center on glottodidactics—the science of language teaching—including innovative methodologies, classroom management strategies, and the development of teaching resources. She is committed to continuous professional development in language education and actively updates her pedagogical approaches.

Her work supports interdisciplinary academic programs in architecture, art, and planning by enhancing students’ linguistic and cultural immersion during their studies in Rome. While she does not publish scientific articles in the traditional academic sense, her contributions are integral to the educational experience of visiting students.

• DITALS II Certification in Teaching Italian to Foreigners
• DILIT Certification in Teaching Italian to Foreigners

Valentina has taught and coordinated Italian language programs for several American universities abroad, including Dartmouth College, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and University College London (UCL). She has also developed syllabi and academic programming for language instruction. There is no mention of research grants or formal student advising in the provided text.

She is actively involved with the Cornell in Rome program and works from Palazzo Santacroce in central Rome, contributing to the university’s international academic outreach. Her role enhances the cultural and linguistic dimensions of the study-abroad experience for students in design and planning disciplines.