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Stefania is one of my favorite professors at UW-Madison. I initially took her course while I was studying abroad, and decided to enroll in another one of her classes. Stefania is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. This class is very manageable and Stefania does an excellent job teaching!Rate My Professors ↗
By far the best professor I have had. She makes every lecture interesting to be in and has such passion for the topic that you cant help but learn. The literature assigned is mostly skimmable as long as you can carry on a discussion about it in class. Exams are also easy if you follow along in lecture.Rate My Professors ↗
One of the best professors I've met in UW-Madison. Can make minor mistakes and is not tech-savvy due to mainly her age, but she is such a nice professor! She truly cares about your daily life and works out a schedule around you for the presentation, also allows you to choose the topic. Gives very great grades, if u want literature credit take this!Rate My Professors ↗
I loved her class. We had lots of tech issues but that was not her fault. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. She really had a passion for her subject and took the time to listen to all of her students. I would recommend her class. Tests are straight from the lecture and she is a fair grader. Go to class and no problems!Rate My Professors ↗
Professoressa Buccini is the sweetest woman one could ever meet. Initially, she may look intimidating but her loving personality and quirky sense of humor is unmatched.Rate My Professors ↗
We shall call her Queen Buccini and bow down before her. Very knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding. Ridiculously easy in-class midterm, and very broad take-home exams...Take her class!Rate My Professors ↗
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Directed Study course for independent study as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study in Italian is an independent study course arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Studies in Italian Literature and Culture II examines genres and media including poetry, drama, novel, short story, cinema, and television from 1600 to the present, emphasizing cultural and historical contexts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2010: 3.40 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2013: 3.65 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2014: 3.57 GPA, 73.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleSenior Honors Thesis is an individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Italian Directed Study is an independent study course arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an independent study course in Italian, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Study in Italian, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual research in connection with the doctoral dissertation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Special topics in Italian literature focusing on a specific period, genre, theme, or movement. Students analyze texts and recognize cultural and philosophical influences.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2009: 3.80 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.77 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.69 GPA, 79.2% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ITALIAN 298 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ITALIAN 299 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ITALIAN 322 | Studies in Italian Literature and Culture II |
| Spring 2027 | ITALIAN 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ITALIAN 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ITALIAN 698 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ITALIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ITALIAN 799 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | ITALIAN 990 | Individual Research |
| Spring 2027 | LITTRANS 410 | In Translation: Special Topics in Italian Literature |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 298 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 311 | Advanced Italian Language |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 951 | Seminar-studies in Italian Literature |
| Fall 2026 | ITALIAN 990 | Individual Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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