Reviews of professor Cecilia Benaglia

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Shes very sweet, super smart, and always willing to help you, whether you need help with the lecture or translations. Shes also very thoughtful and gives you a lot of feedback so its a great way to really improve your Italian. Shes very clear and does a great job breaking down all the information, making the lecture easier and more interesting.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Fall 2018 was her first semester. She does not assign grades to assignments, so you will find out your average grade of all of them only once in the semester and then when you see your final grade. If you miss class, she takes a lot of points off. Take Clo or Ruggeri.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This is my first time taking a class with her. I think she needs to make the class easier. She expects students to read too much material for a level 300 course. She teaches this course like a 500 level or higher.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
A course with Benaglia is an opportunity to learn newer ideas from a fresher perspective, to be pushed to do your best work, to have your ego and complacency tested, and ultimately, to become a better student. Her compassion has grown, and if her critique ever seems harsh, consider it a sign that she believes in you and want to help you improve.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The class was well-structured and easy to follow. There's a good amount of work, but it's appropriate for a 400 level. She guides you through everything and encourages all her students to do well, and the class is interesting. It's a small class so everyone becomes a family. Anyone would be so fortunate to have her as a professor and take class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
One of the best courses that I took in the entire French M.A. program.