Professor Germano is a great lecturer. He's very approachable and doesn't speak from a pedestal, but rather as more of an informed friend who just wants you to know about the subject. A little bit scatterbrained, but nonetheless a very engaging lecturer. Reading, particularly at the beginning of the semester, can be boring and tedious, but it does get better. Three papers (two 5 page and a longer final paper) are the only grades, aside from discussion.