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ENGL 208Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

English Studies I: 17th Cent T

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.92
Easiness
2.50
Total regs
495

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.92
A
56.2%
251
B
25.7%
115
C
10.1%
45
D
1.8%
8
F
2.7%
12
W
3.6%
16
A–F + W
447
Other outcomes
48
All registrations
495

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.92
Easiness
2.50
C or better
95.4%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.2%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
3.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
447
A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 208 by Professor

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

#1
Gore, Jeffrey S
3.95
RMP
3.9
46 reviews
Graded
37
Total regs
39
#2
Thomas, Alfred
3.63
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A survey of significant works in the field of English studies, beginnings to the 17th century, their historical, cultural, aesthetic, and rhetorical dimensions, from a number of critical perspectives. Course Information: Credit is not given for ENGL 208 if the student has credit in ENGL 241. Previously listed as ENGL 241. Recommended background: Completion of ENGL 161 and 3 hours from ENGL 101 -125. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture-Discussion. UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE Past course .

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Methodology
RMP
3.2
27 reviews
Graded
65
Total regs
67
#3
Magarik, Raphael Solomon Safron
3.19
RMP
3.6
5 reviews
Graded
108
Total regs
163
#4
Reames, Robin
3.00
RMP
4.2
19 reviews
Graded
29
Total regs
30
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Gore, Jeffrey S
    3.95
    3.9 (46)
    37
    39
  • 2
    Thomas, Alfred
    3.63
    3.2 (27)
    65
    67
  • 3
    Magarik, Raphael Solomon Safron
    3.19
    3.6 (5)
    108
    163
  • 4
    Reames, Robin
    3.00
    4.2 (19)
    29
    30
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