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ENGL 159

Academic Writing Workshop

English

1 credit hourUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.08
Easiness
2.80
Total regs
840

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.08
A
59.8%
502
B
18.0%
151
C
6.4%
54
D
2.3%
19
F
8.1%
68
W
5.5%
46
A–F + W
840
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
840

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.08
Easiness
2.80
C or better
89.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
91.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.5%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
840
A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 159 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Krall, Aaron Richard
3.67
RMP
4.4
36 reviews
Graded
98
Total regs
99
#2
Thompson, Deanna Marie
3.66
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About This Class

Critical reading and writing genres with an emphasis on argument and sentence-level grammar. Topics/Genres vary by section. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This class may be taught in an online format. When that is the case, internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Please check the online class schedule for online sections. Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENGL 071 and Consent of the Director First-Year Writing Program. Corequisite(s): Students must enroll concurrently in ENGL 160 in their first semester and continue in ENGL 160 throughout the semester. Restricted to Fall semester freshmen.

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Methodology
RMP
3.5
24 reviews
Graded
29
Total regs
29
#3
Bohne, Amanda
3.41
RMP
4.9
10 reviews
Graded
130
Total regs
136
#4
Brown, Deziree Aleace
3.35
RMP
4.0
7 reviews
Graded
23
Total regs
27
#5
He, Ling
3.34
RMP
3.5
14 reviews
Graded
58
Total regs
66
#6
McShane, Heather Ann
2.79
RMP
4.0
8 reviews
Graded
53
Total regs
57
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Krall, Aaron Richard
    3.67
    4.4 (36)
    98
    99
  • 2
    Thompson, Deanna Marie
    3.66
    3.5 (24)
    29
    29
  • 3
    Bohne, Amanda
    3.41
    4.9 (10)
    130
    136
  • 4
    Brown, Deziree Aleace
    3.35
    4.0 (7)
    23
    27
  • 5
    He, Ling
    3.34
    3.5 (14)
    58
    66
  • 6
    McShane, Heather Ann
    2.79
    4.0 (8)
    53
    57