middCourses
with Ilaria Brancoli Busdraghi2 months ago

This is a great beginning language class. Ilaria's teaching is very easy to follow and she is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and understanding. If you don't understand a concept or need her to repeat something she is always more than happy to help. I am not very good at learning new languages but I never felt lost or in over my head in this class. Participation is absolutely key - you won't be able to just sit back and be invisible. Language tables and coffee hours are required, but not very time consuming. Small weekly quizzes, but no midterm or final. Would definitely recommend this class and Ilaria!

This is a great beginning language class. Ilaria's teaching is very easy to follow and she is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and understanding. If you don't understand a concept or need her to repeat something she is always more than happy to help. I am not very good at learning new languages but I never felt lost or in over my …Read more

Chill and RelaxedFair GradingEasy Exams
3hrs / week Average difficulty Average value Would not take again
with Thomas Van Order5 months ago

Van Order gifted me great introduction to Middlebury and the Italian language. He is one of many incredible professors in the Italian department and made class fun and enjoyable each day (at 8am). I would reccomend Italian at Middlebury in general but the only reason not to take his class is if you have the option to take it with Illaria; Even he might agree with this as she is out of this world.

Van Order gifted me great introduction to Middlebury and the Italian language. He is one of many incredible professors in the Italian department and made class fun and enjoyable each day (at 8am). I would reccomend Italian at Middlebury in general but the only reason not to take his class is if you have the option to take it with Ill …Read more

Chill and RelaxedLots of HomeworkFair Grading
5hrs / week Average difficulty Extremely high value Would take again