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Cristiani, Nadia

Assistant Professor

Born in Pisa, Nadia Cristiani has lived in Rome since 2001, where she has taught Italian language classes at different levels with several American programs, including Cornell University, Rhode Island School of Design, University of Washington, DePaul University, Dartmouth College, Michigan State University, and the American Academy in Rome. She earned her laurea in Italian Studies from the University of Bologna and her Diploma for teaching Italian to foreigners from DILIT International House in Rome. At the Rome Center, she teaches Italian language and culture to all levels, from beginner to advanced. She previously held the position of Academic Internship Coordinator; in this role, she devised and remodeled the internship program, promoting new partnerships with a large variety of organizations. She additionally developed the internship course syllabus and new course assessments, and facilitated critical reflection and synthesis of the experience through the weekly seminar and a final e-portfolio project. 

Articles in Loyola media

On Professor Cristiani in Loyola Magazine (Fall 2024)

Education

  • Laurea, Italian Studies, University of Bologna
  • Master's, Advanced Design of Italian Language and Culture Instruction, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia

Research Interests

  • Ignatian pedagogy and cura personalis in experiential learning and internships
  • Online language pedagogy
  • Intercultural competence in study abroad