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I took his seminar course on Authorship and Anonymity in the 18th century a year ago and it was incredibly interesting. Lots of readings that are dense and often difficult to parse through, but he goes over them in class in an easily understandable way. Our discussions were really provocative. Highly recommend to English majors!Rate My Professors ↗
Took this class as part of a FIG, it was alright not super engaging. Prof. was pretty passionate about the themes/readings, class was predominately discussion based. Grading criteria for assignments wasn't super clear, little to no feedback given. Grade was pretty evenly made up by reading assignments, in-class discussions, and two projects.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof Vareschi was always kind and enthusiastic about the course material. It was a very discussion-heavy class though, which wasn't always great, however, Prof Vareschi does his best to keep you engaged and interested in the material.Rate My Professors ↗
Super nice guy. Enjoyed this class because they were very discussion heavy. Learned so much about 18th century literature and loved the gothic novel. Great guy to talk to and really just created such a positive learning environmentRate My Professors ↗
Professor Vareschi is one of my favorite professors at Madison. This is my second semester taking a class with him and I find his excitement about the texts to make a great learning environment. He is amazing at facilitating discussions. He creates a welcoming, non-judgemental atmosphere. Come to class prepared, write the papers, and you'll be fineRate My Professors ↗
Loved him as a professor, super nice and caring, he definitely helped me out during a hard time. Highly recommend taking his classes, pretty much discussion-based with a few papers every now and then.Rate My Professors ↗
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Senior Honors Thesis in the Major is mentored individual study for students completing honors theses.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an English course for junior or senior students with prior or concurrent intermediate-level work in the same subject, requiring consultation with an academic advisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research course for English doctoral students working on their dissertations, requiring instructor consent and advisor consultation.
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 | ENGL 682 | Senior Honors Thesis in the Major |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 438 | Topic in Eighteenth-century Literature and Culture |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 681 | Senior Honors Thesis in the Major |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 800 | Critical Methods in Literary Studies |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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