Learning the syntax to C++ is not hard but learning how to effectively program in it is. That is to say, while you can easily learn how to program in it on your own, many of it's ideas and paradigms are subtle and it's best to have a person who is a good C++ programmer to teach you these things, 'cause C++ programming has grown far beyond what even Stroustrup intended...
As a side point, if your new instructor is not qualified to actually teach the course material, what other reponsibilities can she have?
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