3.7
Quality2.7
Difficulty41%
Would Retake95
Reviews41%
Would Retake
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What Students Say
“Worst mistake Ive made”
ITAL200 - 1.0 rating“Honestly, was the worst class I took at Bergen Community”
ITA101 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
86%
Textbook Required
33%
Grade Predictor
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A-
Grade Distribution
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LAN122LA
5.0
(1)ITAL12
5.0
(1)ITL
5.0
(1)ITALIAN12
5.0
(3)LAN200
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ITALI101
5.0
LAG101
5.0
ITALIANO1
4.0
ITALIAN1AND2
4.0
ITALI1
4.0
Reviews (95)
She is hard, but you have to study. Study your verbs AVERE AND ESSERE. Her tests can be unclear and she can pick favorites. Don't miss any classes she hates people that don't show up. I loved her though!
THE WORST TEACHER TEACHING AT BERGEN!! I learnt nothing in this class eventhough I have a knack for languages..I speak 5 languages fluently. Too ridiculous. She's very insulting and degrades her students and makes fun of them in front of the whole class!!
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she is a wonderful teacher fun loving and always up for a chat, she seems tough at first but she will warm up and it will be lots of fun, if you are willing to learn you will, but you will have to put in some time
Tests are EXTREMELY unclear. She'll tell you what to study and then none of it will be on the exam. She plays favorites, too. She's too busy worrying about what Louie Vutton bag to buy than worrying about helping students learn.
She is a very good teacher. She makes it very easy to learn. If you show up and show her you are trying she will give you a good grade. Attendance is very important to her. She is the bet language teacher at Bergen.
She is a sweet heart. But make sure you're on time (she hates it when you're late), study, and do the homework. If she sees that you're working hard and trying she'll pass you.
great teacher, fun class not too serious. shes also hot which motivates u to go. does pick favorites but go to class and u will be one of them. hot!
Great teacher! She expects you to participate in class and she interact with students. She is awesome at keeping class interesting and has a fun personality. You will need to show up, and you will need to study. She is very helpful. You just need to ask.
She is a great teacher. She was very nice and I would take her again if I needed to.
Amazing teacher. Shes really sweet. Cares a lot about her students. Her tests are somewhat hard but shes always there for extra help. If you show that you care, she gives you a break.
She is one of the sweetest Prof. @ Bergen. If she sees that your at least trying to make an effort she will pass you. Make sure you show up on time and do the homework, even if its wrong. She'll give you credit for trying, I wish all my prof were more like her.
WHAT A GREAT TEACHER. SHE WOULD ALWAYS SAY " CIAO " WHENEVER SHE WOULD ENTER THE CLASSROOM. SUCH GREAT PRESENCE. NOT LIKE SOME TEACHERS , THEY DON'T EVEN CRACK A SMILE OR SAY HELLO. IT SETS THE MOOD ,DON'T YOU THINK? EXTREMELY HELPFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS..
This professor is the very best, she is outgoing, she smiles, she cares about her students, great personality, make Italian fun and understanding, easy A. Just be on time and do your homework (right or wrong just do it), she doesn't treat you as a student but as a friend, one of the very best at BCC
great teacher!!!she's hot too. she helps you as long as you show effort. COME ON TIME trust me, she will pass you as long as you TRY
this teacher is the best she is so sweet and caring and is always there for you as long as you show 100% she is willing to help you when you need the help and always greets you when you enter and leave her class with ciao
What a sweetheart. I learned more in one semester of italian w/her than i did in 4 years of it in h.s. Always there to answer any questions u have or give extra help. Just make the effort and you'll be fine. Great prof. =)
She's a good teacher, she does expect a little more out of you. You do need to make an effort in her class. But otherwise she's understanding, and oh yeah shes gorgeous.
Great professor. She gives a lot of homework, but it helps you learn the language. She has a passion for teaching & it shows. Very helpful & friendly.
Prof. Quattrone is a great teacher. I learned a lot of italian this semester. She is friendly and funny. Just come to class on time and show her that you are trying and she will pass u. I highly recomend u take her class if u need it.
I can't tell you enough how awful her class was. I used this site as a reference before signing up and I wish I hadn't. People are leaving out the fact that she gives hours of homework(that she forgets to grade),pop quizzes(when she said she wouldn't),and displays general disrespect for students.Even though I got an A, I would NEVER take her again.
SHE IS NOT ORGANIZED, VERY HELPFUL, AND IS REAL NICE!
What a hot teacher.. very good looking.. very helpful. Never had a problem with her.
She is a very thorough teacher who gives 100 percent to her students. Her knowledge of the italian language seems to rub off on her students. She makes the class fun while you are learning. Highly recommend. The homework she gives helps you to understand the language and keep up in class. Not too much homework at all.
For those of you who complained about the class being hard or that there was too much homework should definately re-think higher education. It doesn't get much better than this!
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All you got to do is try and you will pass, but she has her favorites...
Dont listen to what anyone about here he says. She has her favorites which are usually girls that speak italian fluently to begin with, she's extrememly rude to the people she doesnt like and always makes you do pointless homework for no reason. Never take this class, your grade will be based upon whether or not she likes you
HORRIBLE!!! Worst class I've ever taken! She has favorites, if your a girl who speaks Italian allready she'll LOVE you if not don't waste your time. It's a class to LEARN a language not speak it to people who allready know the language better than english. She is very demanding and even if you do the work it doesn't matter UNLESS she likes you.
too much favoritism in her class. The way she grades students is also not fair.
Her class was pointless, she could careless about teaching.
Gees all you people who are complaining here must not have paid any attention in class or else you would have passed. How could you expect a good grade when all you can do is complain about favoritism. Come now children, this is college! Step up do your work, stop complaining and maybe next time you'll pass. Never spoke ital. before yet I passe
I think that she is a great teacher! She makes learning Italian fun! I have never taken Italian before and did really good so every1 who is saying it is impossible to pass if you didnt already know Italian is wrong. As long as you pay attention and put some effort into the class, you will pass. Im actually taking her again!
I've had this class before with this teacher last year. for some reason my comments have been erased from this website. all that I need to say about this teacher is she has her favorites. I will take quattrone in the spring of 2007 for Italian 2 if you have any questions my name is daniel deblasio hope to see you soon. dont erase, I made a copy
Love her! She is the best language teacher I have ever had! I passed her Italian 1 and loved her class so much that I am now taking her Italian 2 class! You must work hard in her class though. She never gets mad at you and does not have favorites...you just need to show you care...and study. Another language is not learned over night!
oh god if i can i take italian II. she's amazing,those who say that she has her favorites don't listen to them. i love prof. Quattrone and her class. i had fun and learned a lot. just do the homework and be prepared for the quizez. i love u Prof.Quattrone!!! easy and nice class!!
She wants you to learn the language - and she is more than willing to help every step of the way - she makes it fun!!
Great woman..I took her 3 years ago and still keep in touch with her. If you eall want to learn italian, take her. She really teaches, and cares that her students learn the language.
She is horrendous annoying and inpatient. One of the worst teacher at bergen. Skip her
Really sweet teacher. I've been going through some problems lately at home, but she's been really understanding and caring and she's helped me catch up a lot. She's a really fun teacher as well. Honestly, she's just been a blessing and I'm so taking her Italian 2 class. Grazie, professoressa!
shes rude, abnoxious, concieted, demands with ignorance, and is by far the most atrocious (WORST) teacher i ever came across in my life...DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS...and for all the people here who give her extremely good credit is because she treats her "good" students like pets.
Professor Quattrone is the best Italian teacher I have ever had! She really makes you learn and in a fun way. All the people that said the opposite are nuts! I am very disappointed that I cannot take her next semester! -Kristal K.
She is a really great teacher, knows what she is talking about. If you really want to know some Italian and some things about the culture of Italy take her. What she knew about the culture of Italy and how it is now was the best part of the class.
She was HORRIBLE, worst teacher ever! She was rude, yells at you in front of everyone and embarasses you if you mess up saying something. She starts class like you know italian already and expects you to understand her....ugh hated her!
I took her for Italian two. Her teaching was a little hard to get, due to the fact she only spoke italian. If you are going to take her I strongy suggest that you take her from the beginning in italian one, and when doing that suck up as much as you can because she'll treat you better and give you an A. she plays favorites.
she was a great teacher...and i must say she is pretty hot for her age... the class is mad fun... she keeps u entertained... sometimes she puts u on the spot but its all good it was a fun class take her :D ud enjoy it ... :D
BEST TEACHER AT BERGEN!! she's so nice, funny and pretty :) she cares about everyone and loves when you participate. her tests aren't too bad and she helps you out a lot if you don't understand. overall, really good class!!!
3 words:AVOID THIS PROFESSOR; from a guy's pt of view i find her overly conceited manner to be distracting/unnecessary considering she's not all she thinks she is..not helpful in pronunciation,takes to those who already know italian & has an obnoxiously loud voice-2hr class feels like 4, only freshman who feel trapped in this class will stay! BEWAR
Great teacher. I will take her again. I learned a lot in her class. Sweet.
She has to be one of the worse teachers. I took her and she started talking Italian the first day like we knew it. She appears nice but when it comes to finals she shows her true side. She constantly criticizes you when you make a mistake and depending if your good or not at speaking it, she will make fun of you. AVOID THIS TEACHER
This was a good class, hard though. Better not be absent. But very good teacher. I am in her level 2 next semester.
HORRIBLE TEACHER!!! DO NOT TAKE HER! she comes off nice at first but picks on students. won't work with you on if you have an emergency. she takes critizing students to a personal level that goes way beyond anything she should say. She should be fired for the crap she pulls. First time I have ever been truly angry at a professor. Avoid her.
She is one of the best teachers in BCC. The class is very easy but if you do not speak or understand italian, you will have a hard time.
HORRRRRIBLE BEWARE . she does not care if you understand the material or nottttttt . if you take her, goodluck. Nearly every student in the class was given a D or C.
She is the worst profesor EVER!!!!!!!!!!!! do not take her!
Beware..shes good but tough...very tough....she expects you to study a lot and only ask her things you do not understand during class time....her words quote on quote "you will need 9 hours a week to study for this class"...warning! tough teacher....but once you get on her good side, its kinda easy
Beware..shes good but tough...very tough....she expects you to study a lot and only ask her things you do not understand during class time....her words quote on quote "you will need 9 hours a week to study for this class"...warning! tough teacher....but once you get on her good side, its kinda easy.
Need to show up to class or you will be lost. But other wise such a good teacher. fun to be around and loves to teach us. speaks in fulent Italian so becareful if you dont know a thing it will be hard. Test are moderate and she helps those who are looking to help. Dont expect her to come running to you. you have to make the effort.
this teacher is awesome shes sooo nice and very fun, i dont know why all these other students say she is bad honeslty i thought she was awesome, the best teacher i had so far i think everyone should take her although you have to go to class to learn and you have to want to learn italian but otherwise the class was awesome
This is a very Professional teacher, she explains very well all her material. If you need help she is always willing to help you out in whatever you need. I recommend her to whoever is thinking to take this class. Very helpful and caring with all her students. Alora Ragazzi!
Wonderful smart and sweet professor. Has the personality of a true Italian who teaches the right materials for students. Always offers help, understands work can be a load full so she goes over as a class also individually. Actively help students participate in class. Attendance very important and hw. Presentation at the end of semester.
If you take Italian at Bergen, make sure you get into Prof Quattrone's class! Classes weren't really structured enough in my opinion (this is probably not the case in lower levels). Lots of reading articles and conversation, real world connotations.
Wonderful smart and sweet professor, true Italian who teaches and encorage students to learn - very tech friendly. Very helpful and does answer emails at any time - have office hours. Makes sure students participate in class. Attendance very important and Online HW. Elaborate Presentation at the end of semester. Join the club is fun!
She is such a great professor! She never gets mad, even when students are sarcastic she's sarcastic back. She's really funny, kind, helpful, and easy going. She doesn't believe in tests but gives you a few quizzes and online homework that she goes over in class. Take her, her classes are a lot of fun and you will learn lots!
She is a great professor! She is always very enthusiastic and understanding. She gives most hw's and tests online. As long as you study and attend the class you will do good.
She is actually pretty good and pretty helpful. The only problem with her is that she calls out and picks on the students that struggle a lot with Italian, so if u have past experience with Italian like in high school or if u speak spanish then u won't have to worry about getting picked/called on a lot
I just LOVE her. She is a great teacher. Made me even more interested about the language than i was ever before. She is very clear and makes the class fun. I love her sense of humor. Be prepared to be thrown under the under the bus if you don't pay attention and don't follow the class. Don't expect an easy A! may i just say she is awesome again?
Professor Quattrone is a very good professor. She is very enthusiastic about the subject and explains it very well. She is pretty strict and doesn't give out Easy A's! She is sarcastic and funny, so if you don't have a sense of humor DO NOT take her. Her tests are pretty fair, you just need to attend every class and be prepared/pay attention.
She is an amazing professor! She loves her job and is always enthusiastic! She will always help you no matter what! I LOVE her and recommend her to anyone! She gives homework and tests online and usually gives you enough time to do it.
She reminds me of my italian aunt. For native italian speakers this may be a difficult class but she is wonderful and can tell what kind of student you are from day one. She knows what to expect from you. Take her. I'm taking her for part 2.
Best professor at BCC! She is helpful, funny, she gives the best life advices. I took her for Italian I & II. If you are a good student, you won't regret taking her. This class is not an easy A but it's not hard at all. You have to buy the book which comes with a code to do the homework online. TAKE HER! My entire class loved her!
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Absolutely loved Professor Quattrone. I'm not that great at languages and she was extremely helpful. Even though her calling you out to answer is nerve racking, it helps you learn more than you think. She made learning fun and her life stories are hilarious. Would have loved to take her again for Italian 2.
She is simply amazing! Best teacher I've had at BCC so far. I had her for Italian 1 and now i'm taking Italian 2, it is not a very easy class, but if you participate and show interest you will be just fine. She never lets you give up and gives great life advice. If you like Italian definitely take her class, you won't regret it!
Best Italian professor at BCC. I took Italian 1 and 2 and I love her! She became a friend to all the girls in the class. I always looked forward her class. You will not regret it.
Her class is-wait for it-AWESOME!!!!!!! I learned Italian with a fun class culture and if I was ever lost, then she would be there to help me for anything! I had so much fun in her class! I would soooo take her again if I had the option to do it. She makes sure to engage everyone in the class discussion and she's so good at it!
I adore Professor Quattrone. She has this wonderful sarcastic humor that makes her so unique as both a teacher and individual. You'll not only learn the language, but also begin discovering about yourself, which is something she always stresses when doing research. I really appreciated her interest in everyone's success. Take her!
Professor Quattrone is by far my favorite teacher at BCC. I promise you that if I had taken that class with any other professor, I would have dropped out of it. She is truly inspirational and has an aura that somehow makes the people near her become greater than who they are. I wish I could take her again.
She's Italian from Rome. Be prepared to participate! In the beginning it's stressful, but pay attention & you will get the hang of how she teaches. She's a bit all over the place, so note taking can be confusing but pay attention, come to class, and show that you are trying and you will do fine. Great teacher. Super funny. Sarcastic :)
Poor communication with her students. Shows up late, doesn't like it when you start the semester knowing a little bit of the language compared to the others. Also the text book is rip off I barely used it but payed over 150 for it. Her attitude is horrific and made the leaning process unenjoyable. All that matters is you do good on the final.
She is awesome and hilarious! I wish I could take her again!! Easy grader and not that much work. A final presentation and some oral tests, but there is no need to be nervous because she makes you feel very comfortable standing up there. Def recommend!!!
Honestly, she's an amazing teacher and I'm planning on taking her for next semester too.
Take this as your warning; find either another culture to study or another Italian prof.
Decided to take this class since I already took Italian I. Worst mistake Ive made. She picks on certain students, and gets annoyied when you ask her for more clarification. Always assigns homework and she never gives us credit for the homework, and never even check the homework. Would not recommend to anyone.
Shes the worst professor Ive ever had the unfortunate luck of knowing.
Professoressa Quattrone is an absolute treasure. I actually learned Italian. All the material she gives relates back to your life, you would have to make an effort NOT to learn Italian to not get it. On a personal level, she cares about her students an immense amount, she will go the extra mile when she sees you putting in the work, she is amazing.
One of my favorite professors at bergen! She will only speak Italian which I very hesitated about but it actually made me learn Italian more. I will definitely expand my knowledge of learning Italian.
Honestly, was the worst class I took at Bergen Community. She assigned way to much homework and her material wasn't clear. She had a horrible attitude and I wouldn't recommend taking this class if your more on the shy side... she would definitely pick on those students more.
I did well in this class but prof quattrone is unprofessional, she picks on students often and her material isn't clear. she often assigns things and wont go over them. i am glad i took italian, but it was a waste trying to learn it from her.
This Professor will ONLY speak Italian to you, even though you do NOT know Italian. She does not go over the basic learning process of a foreign language. She "immerses" you in the language, which means, you will literally learn nothing. If you don't want to learn Italian and want to cut and paste from a translator, then take this class!!
fair professor.
This was probably the easiest language class I've taken at Bergen. She gave us many assignments but she gave us a lot of time to complete them. It was not a rushed class. The online video assignments were simple. Overall simple, in general. There was also no textbook.
Not a very helpful professor is unwilling to assist students who need help and are showing initiative.
girl she gives out grades like the lottery… you can get a full credit or maybe half of that. Depending on her mood who knows, even if u submitted on time. Not even my advanced anatomy professor grades like she does. I've had better Italian professors in the past
If you want an "easy" A, take her online course, but know you'll be doing a ton of busy work. If you want to learn anything at all, don't take her class. Her method of teaching is that you "learn best when you teach yourself." You will be using a translator the entire course and her grading is pretty random.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
86%
Textbook Required
33%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.00 avg changeRatings by Course
LAN122LA
5.0
(1)ITAL12
5.0
(1)ITL
5.0
(1)ITALIAN12
5.0
(3)LAN200
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ITALI101
5.0
LAG101
5.0
ITALIANO1
4.0
ITALIAN1AND2
4.0
ITALI1
4.0