Prof. Tom Rankin
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Prof. Rankin has worked as Lettore/ Collaboratore ed Esperto Linguistico at the Sapienze Engineering Faculty since 1992.
Rankin came to Rome from Boston on a Fulbright Fellowship and stayed on to work on the urban and environmental challenges of Rome. A registered architect with professional experience in Italy and the U.S., he has consulted with institutions and published extensively in the field of sustainable architecture and urban design. In addition to his English-language courses on Sustainable Cities for DICEA and other seminars on New Technologies and the Green Economy at La Sapienza, Prof. Rankin is principal instructor for the California Polytechnic State University Rome Program in Architecture and has lectured for the Rome-based programs of numerous American universities. He has served on the boards of various non-profits including the American Institute for Roman Culture, and from 2013-2016 was Director of Tevereterno, ONLUS (a multi-disciplinary project to celebrate Rome's Tiber river).
OFFICE HOURS
Prof. Rankin receives students by appointment every Friday from 11-12 in Google Meet: meet.google.com/vpd-uxtf-hvy
COURSES
AA 2023-24 Semester Two
C1 Advanced English Language Lecture and Seminar Course (CEFR Livello C1)
AAF1216 ALTRE - VIAGGI DI ISTRUZIONE, CONVEGNI, SEMINARI (4) titolare CERCATO MICHELE
AKA "Ecological Urbanism" This course, conducted entirely in English, introduces students to the problems of sustainable urban design and some of the innovative (and traditional) opportunities and techniques to reduce the environmental impact caused by urban development.
Wednesday 16-19 starting 13 March 2024
Via Eudossiana, 18 Roma, / aula 12
Please register in Google Classroom at https://classroom.google.com/c/NjY4NTYwOTgyNzgw?cjc=2n26pm7
SSAS B2 Intermediate English for SSAS (CEFR Livello B2-C1)
For students of the Scuola Superiore di Studi Avanzati Sapienza,
The course is aimed at perfecting students’ English language skills through lessons of interest to multiple fields. The course will focus on linguistic practice and conversational lessons. Topics discussed will be general enough to be of interest to various technical and humanistic fields.
Monday 17-19:30 starting 11 March 2024
Sapienza Università di Roma, Viale Regina Elena, 291 - 00161 Roma / aula tbd
AA 2023-24 I semestre
Intermediate English Language Refresher Course (CEFR Livello B2)
(especially for students of Building Engineering but open to all)
The course helps prepare students for the 3 CFU B2 level “idoneitá di inglese”
It is also designed to prepare students for the Faculty of Engineering B2 TEST given to verify B2 level for enrollment in Masters programs.
Programme available here: https://classroom.google.com/c/NDIwMTI1ODkyOTk0?cjc=xccra2u
Thursday 17:30, starting 7 September 2023
ESAMI
Gli esami livello B1 per studenti nei corsi Ambiente e Territorio, Ingegneria Civile, e Ingegneria Edile Architettura, si svolgono nei dati indicati sotto:
AA 2023-24
Session I 26/1/2024
Session II 8/02/2024
Session III 19/06/2024
Session IV 3/07/2024
Session V 11/09/2024
archive of past courses below
AA 2022-23
During the 2023-24 Academic Year, Prof. Rankin is teaching the following courses:
Intermediate English Language Refresher Course (CEFR Livello B2)
giovedì ore 17:30, corso inizia 7 settembre 2023
(especially for students of Buiding Engineering but open to all)
The course helps prepare students for the 3 CFU B2 level “idoneitá di inglese”
It is also designed to prepare students for the Faculty of Engineering B2 TEST given to verify B2 level for enrollment in Masters programs.
Programme available here: https://classroom.google.com/c/NDIwMTI1ODkyOTk0?cjc=xccra2u
C1 Advanced English Language Lecture and Seminar Course (CEFR Livello C1)
Wednesdays 16-19 inizia marzo 2024
AAF1216 ALTRE - VIAGGI DI ISTRUZIONE, CONVEGNI, SEMINARI (4) CERCATO MICHELE
AKA "Ecological Urbanism" per student nel corso 29904-INGEGNERIA PER L'AMBIENTE E IL TERRITORIO [L-270 - ORDIN. 2019] - L-7
Via Eudossiana, 18 Roma, RM031 aula tbd
AA 2022-23
C1 Advanced English Language Lecture and Seminar Course (CEFR Livello C1)
AAF1216 ALTRE - VIAGGI DI ISTRUZIONE, CONVEGNI, SEMINARI
(4) CERCATO MICHELE
AKA "Ecological Urbanism"
per student nel corso 29904-INGEGNERIA PER L'AMBIENTE E IL TERRITORIO [L-270 - ORDIN. 2019] - L-7
Wednesdays 16-19
Via Eudossiana, 18 Roma, RM031 aula 11
First meeting: Wed 1 March 2023
If possible register online before first meeting on Google Classroom
https://classroom.google.com/c/NTk1MTEyMzEyMDY2?cjc=ovztzpp
or just come to the first meeting. On 1 March we will be joined for the first lesson by students from the University of Illinois and Hobart William Smith Colleges in the US for an international exchange of ideas about cities.
AA 2021-22 FIRST SEMESTER
B1 English
for Edile-Architettura e Tecniche per la professione del geometra
timetable:Wed 15:00 in Viale Castro Laurenziano Aula 9 starting 20 ottobre 2021
The course prepares students for the 3 CFU B1level exam “Per la conoscenza di almeno una lingua straniera” – Ing.edile-architettura e Tecniche per la professione del geometra – 3 CFU
Programme available her:e https://classroom.google.com/c/NDExNTk5NzgzNjE2?cjc=ookpuqa
B2 English
for Edile-Architettura e Tecniche per la professione del geometra
timetable: Wed 16:30 in Viale Castro Laurenziano Aula 9 starting 20 ottobre 2021
The course prepares students for the 3 CFU B2 level “idoneitá di inglese”
It is also designed to prepare students for the Faculty of Engineering B2 TEST given to verify B2 level for enrollment in Masters programs.
Programme available here: https://classroom.google.com/c/NDIwMTI1ODkyOTk0?cjc=xccra2u
B1 International Architectural English (Education and Practice) Civle, Ambiente e Territorio
timetable: to be determined
The course prepares students for the 3 CFU B1level exam “Per la conoscenza di almeno una lingua straniera” – Ing. civile e ing. ambiente e territorio – 3 CFU
Programme available soon.
AA 2021-22 II semester
C1 Advanced English Language Lecture and Seminar Course (CEFR Livello C1)
AAF1216 ALTRE - VIAGGI DI ISTRUZIONE, CONVEGNI, SEMINARI
(4) POLETTINI ALESSANDRA
AKA "Ecological Urbanism"
per student nel corso 29904-INGEGNERIA PER L'AMBIENTE E IL TERRITORIO [L-270 - ORDIN. 2019] - L-7
timetable: to be determined
Program available here.
SSAS B2 Intermediate English for SSAS (CEFR Livello B2)
Scuola Superiore di Studi Avanzati Sapienza
Sapienza Università di Roma
Viale Regina Elena, 291 - 00161 Roma
timetable: to be determined
SSAS C1 Advanced English for SSAS (CEFR Livello C1)
Scuola Superiore di Studi Avanzati Sapienza
Sapienza Università di Roma
Viale Regina Elena, 291 - 00161 Roma
timetable: to be determined
Intermediate English Language Refresher Course (CEFR Livello B2)
timetable: to be determined
Il corse prepara gli studenti per gli esami di 3 CFU “idoneitá di inglese” livello B2. Prepara anche per chi deve sostenere la verifica, senza crediti, per dimostrare la sufficienza B2 per entrare nel Magistrale.
AA 2020-21 FIRST SEMESTER
B2 Upper Intermedia English Language Seminar (CEFR Livello B2)
schedule: Fridays16-19
classroom: Aula 25 e MEET. Google Classroom https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MTA5MTYwNDU1MDQw or https://classroom.google.com/c/MTA5MTYwNDU1MDQw?cjc=jlrlxi7
first meeting: 16 ottobre 2020
The course prepares students for the 3 CFU B2 level “idoneitá di inglese”
It is also designed to prepare students for the Faculty of Engineering B2 TEST given to verify B2 level for enrollment in Masters programs.
Programme available here.
Sample written tests: questions and answers
B1 International Architectural English (Education and Practice) Edile-Architettura e Tecniche per la professione del geometra
schedule: Wednesday 15-16:30
classroom: Aula 8 (Via Castro Laurenziano) and MEET: For information check Google Classroom ga3uoza
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTU2MzExODUzOTU0?cjc=ga3uoza
first meeting: 28 ottobre 2020
The course prepares students for the 3 CFU B1level exam “Per la conoscenza di almeno una lingua straniera” – Ing.edile-architettura e Tecniche per la professione del geometra – 3 CFU
Programme available here.
B1 International Architectural English (Education and Practice) Civle, Ambiente e Territorio
schedule: Wednesday 16:30 - 18:00
classroom: Aula 8 (Via Castro Laurenziano) and MEET: For information check Google Classroom zll5b4s
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTU3NjczMDM3MjI2?cjc=zll5b4s
first meeting: 4 november 2020
The course prepares students for the 3 CFU B1level exam “Per la conoscenza di almeno una lingua straniera” – Ing. civile e ing. ambiente e territorio – 3 CFU
Programme available here.
AA 2020-21 II semester
C1 Advanced English Language Lecture and Seminar Course (CEFR Livello C1)
AAF1216 ALTRE - VIAGGI DI ISTRUZIONE, CONVEGNI, SEMINARI
(4) POLETTINI ALESSANDRA
AKA "Ecological Urbanism"
per student nel corso 29904-INGEGNERIA PER L'AMBIENTE E IL TERRITORIO [L-270 - ORDIN. 2019] - L-7
orario: merc. 16:00-19:00 SPV Aula 36
orario: merc. 16:00-19:00 SPV Aula 36
first meeting: Wed 2 March 2022
Students must register on Classroom at: https://classroom.google.com/c/NDY3NTk2NDc5MzEz?cjc=gtcvx23
SSAS B2 Intermediate English for SSAS (CEFR Livello B2)
Scuola Superiore di Studi Avanzati Sapienza
Sapienza Università di Roma
Viale Regina Elena, 291 - 00161 Roma
Mondays 17.00-18:30
1st Mieeting: 1 March 2021
Please sign up on Google Classroom before the first class.
https://classroom.google.com/c/Mjc3NjkxODI3NjUx?cjc=7nzj2sv
CLASSROOM LINK: 7nzj2sv
Room: Google Meet: meet.google.com/rei-zxmf-aip
SSAS C1 Advanced English for SSAS (CEFR Livello C1)
Scuola Superiore di Studi Avanzati Sapienza
Sapienza Università di Roma
Viale Regina Elena, 291 - 00161 Roma
Mondays 18.30-20:00
1st Mieeting: 1 March 2021
Please sign up on Google Classroom before the first class.
https://classroom.google.com/c/Mjc3NjkxODI3Njk3?cjc=oflavhc
CLASSROOM LINK: oflavhc
Room: Google Meet: meet.google.com/rei-zxmf-aip
Intermediate English Language Refresher Course (CEFR Livello B2)
orario: TBD
aula TBD
Il corse prepara gli studenti per gli esami di 3 CFU “idoneitá di inglese” livello B2. Prepara anche per chi deve sostenere la verifica, senza crediti, per dimostrare la sufficienza B2 per entrare nel Magistrale.
EXAMS
The B1 LEVEL English Exam for students of ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, CIVIL ENGINEERING, AND BUILDING ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING will take place on the following dates:
B1 AA 2022-23
Sessione I 13/01/2023
Sessione II 10/02/2023
Sessione III 9/06/2023
Sessione IV 7/07/2023
Sessione V 08/09/2023
B1 AA 2021-22
Sessione I 15/01/2022
Sessione II 11/02/2022 ore 8:30
Sessione Straordinaria 19/03/2022
Sessione III 11/06/2022
Sat 17/09/22 8:30 B1 INFO
The B2 LEVEL English Exam for students of ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, CIVIL ENGINEERING, AND BUILDING ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING will take place on the following dates:
Students are advised to register for the Intermediate English Language Refresher Course (CEFR Livello B2) (see above) for more information.
Students who have B2 exams in their Piano di Studio can register through infostud.
For students applying to magistrale course (not on Infostud, no CFU) follow this link: forms.gle/VGCqqZm8xUN9zU7G8.
B2 AA 2021-22
Gli studenti che hanno l'esame B2 nel piano di studio possono iscriversi su infostud (con i prof. Pugnaletto, Polettini, o Moretti). Per chi deve dimonstrare il livello B2 per il passaggio al Magistrate, vede la pagina dedicata.
VERIFICA DI INGLESE del 16/12/2022 students who have registered for the test will have received an email with the Google Meet link; if you believe to be registered by haven't received the link (sent 12/12) check your spam.
B1 AA 2020-21
Sessione Straordinaria 22/10/2021 (registrazione, per studenti fc/laureandi su infostud dal 1/10-20/10/21)
Sessioni III 11/06/2021
Sessione IV 02/07/2021
Sessione V 11/09/2021 (registrazione su infostud dal 16/8-09/09/21) B1 ore 8:30 INFO: https://www.ing.uniroma1.it/node/9190
B1 AA 2021-22
Sessione I 15/01/2022
Sessione II 11/02/2022 Remote, Friday 11/02/2022 8:30-12:30. Students registered with prof. Ciuffetelli will be divided in sessions and the schedule will be available on infostud the day before the exam. See instructions here: link.
Sessione Straordinaria 19/03/2022
Sessione III 12/06/2022