Reviews of professor Nina Familiant

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Nina is very friendly. I had her for all of my Russian courses and enjoyed her. Attendance is crucial, you will fail if you don't go to class because the tests are extremely difficult the higher the course level. These classes require a ton of motivation and work, you better enjoy Russian!!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
While the content she gives is very informative, the sheer amount is crippling. It is very hard to pass this course, let alone finish all the hw on time. I signed up for a Russian life and culture class and instead I got the history of ALL of Russia and every person that ever lived I'd recommend if you want to challenge yourself but ouch my head

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
The other reviews for Professor Familiant in my opinion are unfair and seem to be from students who are unwilling to put in the work to get a good grade. Professor Familiant was very straight forward in her grading and work instructions, she had each week of class conveniently mapped out for the class in the syllabus. I would recommend Russian 245.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She wasn't terrible, very nice in nature. For a level 200 course the work was crazy. Finals you have a large research paper, plus a 100 question test from stuff throughout the year. Middle of the semester is an art and cooking project. Early on is a pp. Weekly is a discussion post with 3-4 readings and mc. Alot of work for a lvl 200

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Look, I am the kind of person to always give professors online a chance- hence why I didn't check this before I took the class. However, she graded too harshly (sometimes didn't tell me what I did wrong), had way too many projects due at the end of the year and stressed me out more than my other higher level classes (300 levels).

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I very much enjoyed the class and I thought Dr. Familiant was very professional and straightforward. If you just want to learn about Vodka and bears don't take the class, because there is more to Russia then that. If you follow the requirements and make time for the assignments you will do fine.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I wish I could say that Ive had a positive experience with this professor, but unfortunately- thats not the case. Seems to think since were in the middle of a pandemic, that students can suddenly do hoards of work. Harsh grader, does not give extensions even if the circumstances are dire. Not understanding and stern. Coursework is tedious/hard

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Quizzes are on the readings, but we never go over the readings in class and they are difficult (they never concentrate on the main point of the readings, but small random stuff). Everyone in class does terrible on them. The Exams are also difficult and she doesn't give you an idea of what they'll cover, just says "go over the *50 readings."