Nancy Dallavalle
- School: Fairfield University
- Location: Fairfield, CT
- Department: Theology
- 3.5Overall Quality
- 3.5Helpfulness
- 3.4Clarity
- 2.4Easiness
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RELIG
so difficult. seriously don't take this class if you want to be able to understand anything your teacher is talking about. wants to make things way more confusing than necessary to make herself sound smart. way too difficult for a religion class avoid at all costs
RS 101
This was my cornerstone even w/o the religion major. While the class can be hard and the tests are not easy, she was easily one of the best professors at Fairfield. She really cares about the students in her class and their well-being. She is willing to work with students. You'll think you're failing all semester but get a good grade in the end
RStenA
She was a terribly rude and condescending professor, you must work very hard to achieve on the tests which are quite difficult...she expects a lot.. I feel like she means well but she was just too harsh for my liking... keep in mind I am an A student and am not just a lazy person...I kept up with readings etc...her class just wasn't for me!
Rs10
Dallavalle expects a lot of you. She uses a lot of books and the tests are really hard. She really cares about her students and she's a good overall teacher but her class wasn't for me. She's willing to meet with you pretty much ever and is very nice when you're one on one.
RSA
Terrible teacher. Don't take her. She is extremely hard, if you don't have an incredible "interest" in religion, then don't take her. get away.
RS10
Dallavalle is very challenging. However, if you go to class, do your readings, study for exams, look engaged during class, and laugh at her jokes, you're golden. She is a hilarious woman, and beneath her cynical exterior is a mom. Seriously, she's such a mom sometimes, it's really cute. If you want to learn things, take her. If not, don't.
RS10
I had her as a teacher last year and she was the worst teacher I had. She picked randomly on the students and put you on the spot. If you try and make an inference she will say "no" and look at you like your an idiot. She also spoke too fast and never smiled. Her office hours were only one time a week. I do not recommend her to upcoming freshman.
RS237
Definitely one of the best professors that I had here at Fairfield. She is hysterical and definitely keeps you listening for her witty comments. While a challenging professor, you definitely feel rewarded when you have completed the class.
RS10
took her freshman year for RS 10. wayyy too intense and hard for RS 10. she has a way of calling on you and while you struggle to answer she looks at you like you're an idiot. teachers should have compassion and help people who have a harder time. seems like a very depressed individual and never smiles. the 8 am class sucks.
RS10
She is not a bad teacher at all. What is expects is for you to actually do the readings and the work. Weird concept for a student, I know. If you do that, then you won't be picked on or feel like she is being condescending. The class isn't a breeze, but if you actually put effort into it you'll be fine.
RS227
If you are an idiot, then by all means avoid this class. However, if you're not mentally challenged you will realize that she is a phenomenal teacher. If you don't do the work, you will fail. If you want an easy class and you don't want to learn avoid her. But if you are intelligent then she is a great asset and will help you do well.
RS10
Not as bad as all these comments. Yea she is sarcastic but its hilarious. Class is class and its religion so its not going to be fun. But she gives a study guide for each test and final. Just go by the guide and you wont do so bad. Not an easy A but def doable. I thought she was kind of funny
RS10
this woman is out of her mind way too intense about RS10. Lets be honest, we are forced to take an RS10 class and nobody actually wants to take it. She picks on random people in class, expects you to do all of the reading, the tests require a ridiculous amount of studying and the final has 4 essays on it that count for more than half of the class.
RS115
terrible teacher. makes no sense whatsoever. office hours are pointless. good luck suffering in her class
RS115
Sarcastic? No, more like rudest person I have ever met. So confusing. Thinks she's better than you. Talks down to students. Makes you feel stupid. Grades terribly. Yea, she's smart. She can't teach. Doesn't care to help her students either. Office hours do nothing. I actually even plan on speaking to the dean about her. She's absolutely terrible.
RS10
MC on the tests is hard, but the written essay sections and vocab matching will save you.
rs10
One of my favorite teachers at Fairfield. Extremely intelligent and interested in her subject. If you read, take notes, and participate you will do fine. She is funny with witty comments and making fun of those who are apathetic. Overall, great professor.
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