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I took Italian 150: Race, Ethnicity, and the Italian Americans with Ernesto. He is one of the best and most hilarious professors I've had. You'll do a lot of reading, but it's all interesting, and you will discuss it in class. There are 3 exams, but they were all easy. This professor is a hoot, and you will not get bored listening to him.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Livorni is an awesome teacher; you can really see his love for the subject. Every day, the classes felt more like an exciting conversation than a lecture. I would definitely take a class with him again.Rate My Professors ↗
Lots of reading but not overwhelming, study resources are provided, exams are open note, lectures are interesting and funny, and he cares about students/engages with themRate My Professors ↗
Take his FIGG PLEASEE you wont regret it ! Amazing professor, who shows he cares about his students not only in his classroom but also outside. Get ready to read many books, which you will then write about, but prompts given are manageable and you will do just fine! I would take this course again if I could!Rate My Professors ↗
Ernesto is a great professor. He is kind, passionate, considerate, helpful, and genuinely funny. I took his FIG course and thoroughly enjoyed the literature and content. He is also very approachable and always willing to discuss questions and concerns. I will definitely be taking another one of his courses.Rate My Professors ↗
I loved this class so much. he is a wonderful professor and I always loved coming to class to see him! the course was interesting and not too difficult. Ernesto is very invested in the material and he made me excited about it too!!! I wish I could take every class from him.Rate My Professors ↗
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Survey of Italian literature from the Middle Ages to Baroque period.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2017: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.56 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.73 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sampleITALIAN 799 is an independent study course where students arrange specific study topics with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleITALIAN 990 is an individual research course for doctoral students working on their dissertation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Examines national identity in a globalized world through Italian literature, history, and rhetorical analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.85 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.84 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 631 | Features in Italian Literature |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 990 | Individual Research |
| Fall 2026 | LITTRANS 248 | National Identity in the Global World: the Italian Case |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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