Professor Truong was just OK. There was definitely a jump in work load between Italian 5 and 6, but it wasn't too difficult. There were five two page compositions and two oral presentations, plus the usual two quizzes, midterm and final.

Truong was a moderately fair grader overall, but I felt like she could get a little nit-pickey especially when grading the compositions. Also, she doesn't explain her assignments very well.

Troung was definitely more strict than the other Italian teachers I've taken--she makes you turn in the homework and other busywork, which made me feel like I was back in high school. But overall, if you're one of those people who has done all of your assignments throughout Italian 1-5, I'd say you'd be fine.

Hoang is one of the best Italian teachers I have had so far. Although there is quite a jump between Italian 5 and 6, she challenges her students just enough for them to develop a strong understanding of the material without too much stress.

Her teaching style is really laid back; she even allows you to call her by her first name. She's always around and willing to help, but don't go looking for pity when she knows that you've been slacking.