Timothy Portice

This course provided an excellent overview of Russian literature as a whole. The readings were mostly interesting, though there were some specific authors who were not my favorite. Expect around 100 pages of reading for each class period and a variety of exam types.

This is a great class for those who like reading (especially Sci-fi). The only issue is that there's a lot of it. Expect a book every week at least. Readings are essential for this class because it is entirely discussion-based (it will be obvious to others if you don't do them). Also, There are only 3 Papers, so make sure you nail them to get an A. Moreover, Professor Portice is a cool guy and the class discussions are very deep and existentially stimulating. If you like Rick and Morty, you will probably like this class...

This is a great class for those who like reading (especially Sci-fi). The only issue is that there's a lot of it. Expect a book every week at least. Readings are essential for this class because it is entirely discussion-based (it will be obvious to others if you don't do them). Also, There are only 3 Papers, so make sure you nail th …Read more

Prof. Portice is one of my favorite professors at Middlebury, I love how he focuses most of his classes on discussion while adding input/context when needed. In this course, we read a LOT but every reading was worthwhile and they all connected with each other in a unique way. The class has a midterm and a final, which can either be a timed, take home, open note exam, or a paper, or a project. He is very flexible about what you produce as a midterm or final product for the class, which I loved.

Prof. Portice is one of my favorite professors at Middlebury, I love how he focuses most of his classes on discussion while adding input/context when needed. In this course, we read a LOT but every reading was worthwhile and they all connected with each other in a unique way. The class has a midterm and a final, which can either be a …Read more