Current instructor
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Definitely need to put in work to get an A in this class, but it was never overwhelming. I liked her since she was understanding as long as you communicated with her on outside conflicts. I didn't have an issue with her grading, but it is definitely helpful to take good lecture notes to refer back on once you are writing the essays.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Vila's accent is... not the best. But other than that, I found this to be a fair and engaging class. She facilitated good class discussions and was very open to questions and comments. Readings were a bit long, but the other homework wasn't bad at all. You could tell she cared about the material and her students' success.Rate My Professors ↗
While Professor Vila has a very good understanding of French grammar, her pronunciation is less than stellar, making her difficult to understand and learn from. In general, she is not receptive to new or different interpretations of text. You say what she thinks or you lose points.Rate My Professors ↗
Her accent is hard to understand. She babies the class and will fill the silence if no one answers her question and doesn't call on people who don't raise hands. Lots of homework, but she assigns it haphazardly so I don't always know what to do. The readings are a bit childish and she doesn't spend enough time on grammar for how hard she grades it.Rate My Professors ↗
I had little interest in French literature prior to taking this course. However Professor Vila made it enjoyable through her teaching style and grasp of the material.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Vila's grammar is impeccable but her accent is excruciatingly horrible. She isn't open to student thoughts or opinions, especially if they differ from hers. She is an extremely harsh grader, and she grades arbitrarily. She refuses to help solve the issues that were causing students trouble, even if they went into her office.Rate My Professors ↗
Personal experiences, not a representative survey. Profile matching and captured coverage are shown in the source details.
An introduction to important literary works from the medieval era to the French Revolution, taught in French, covering key writers, texts, and cultural evolution.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Anne Vila
Anne Vila facilitated engaging discussions and was open to questions, though one student found her accent distracting. One reviewer noted that while readings were long, other homework was manageable, and another found the workload demanding but not overwhelming. Students appreciated her care for their success and found her understanding when they communicated outside conflicts.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026French for Reading Knowledge offers intensive grammar and reading for students with little or no French experience, using texts from humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2022: 3.62 GPA, 82.4% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2024–Spring 2024 · limited sampleDirected Study is an advanced independent study course in French arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent study in French arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual Research: Mentored reading and research for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 321 | Medieval and Early Modern French Literature |
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 391 | French for Reading Knowledge |
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 799 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 990 | Individual Research |
| Fall 2026 | FRENCH 321 | Medieval and Early Modern French Literature |
| Fall 2026 | FRENCH 750 | Research Laboratory I: Introduction to Graduate Research |
| Fall 2026 | FRENCH 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | FRENCH 990 | Individual Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
{
"instructor_uid": "instructor_e0f380af00e034787ca4f85c",
"source": "enrollment",
"source_instructor_id": "acvila",
"identity_basis": "netid",
"identity_status": "source_identified",
"name": "Anne Vila",
"email": "ACVILA@WISC.EDU",
"first_observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00",
"last_observed_at": "2026-10-14 17:50:09.728220+00:00",
"ratings": {
"review_count": 10,
"quality": 3.2,
"difficulty": 3.3,
"quality_count": 10,
"difficulty_count": 10,
"profile_id": "rmp:458465",
"source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/458465",
"match_basis": "exact_name",
"observed_at": "2026-10-14 19:26:51.654944+00:00",
"courses": {
"course_1ebf8723fbf65a227eab984e": {
"review_count": 3,
"quality": 3,
"difficulty": 3.33,
"quality_count": 3,
"difficulty_count": 3
},
"course_b19ce17fb81536e0941fcfc1": {
"review_count": 1,
"quality": 5,
"difficulty": 2,
"quality_count": 1,
"difficulty_count": 1
}
},
"bayesian_quality": 3.506129053664313,
"prior_mean": 3.65919358049647,
"prior_weight": 20
},
"current": true,
"courses": [
{
"course_uid": "course_1ebf8723fbf65a227eab984e",
"course_id": "FRENCH 321",
"title": "MEDIEVAL AND EARLY MODERN FRENCH LITERATURE",
"credits_min": 3,
"credits_max": 3,
"gpa": 3.6
},
{
"course_uid": "course_6ae595c803691dd4d23a2be9",
"course_id": "FRENCH 799",
"title": "INDEPENDENT STUDY",
"credits_min": 1,
"credits_max": 6,
"gpa": 3.954
},
{
"course_uid": "course_c8838e235615478afe694677",
"course_id": "FRENCH 990",
"title": "INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH",
"credits_min": 1,
"credits_max": 12,
"gpa": null
},
{
"course_uid": "course_d62c4906e4bb4d825c6050ab",
"course_id": "FRENCH 391",
"title": "FRENCH FOR READING KNOWLEDGE",
"credits_min": 3,
"credits_max": 3,
"gpa": 3.806
},
{
"course_uid": "course_fd6fbb136702c45f0d60bcdf",
"course_id": "FRENCH 699",
"title": "DIRECTED STUDY",
"credits_min": 1,
"credits_max": 6,
"gpa": 4
}
],
"revision": "fc1811fa52e581ea57a35c0cf3343f8740a8ffbf",
"instructor_url": "/instructors/ANNE_VILA"
}