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ENGL 209Gen EdUnderstanding the Creative Arts

Engl Stud II: 17thC to Today

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.86
Easiness
2.30
Total regs
451

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.86
A
53.5%
214
B
30.8%
123
C
7.2%
29
D
1.5%
6
F
3.0%
12
W
4.0%
16
A–F + W
400
Other outcomes
51
All registrations
451

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.86
Easiness
2.30
C or better
95.3%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
96.9%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
4.0%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
400
A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 209 by Professor

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

#1
Canuel, Mark E
3.43
RMP
4.0
15 reviews
Graded
54
Total regs
58
#2
Mufti, Nasser
3.42
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A survey of significant works in the field of English studies, from the 17th century to today, their historical, cultural, aesthetic, and rhetorical dimensions, from a number of critical perspectives. Course Information: Credit is not given for ENGL 209 if the student has credit in ENGL 242 or ENGL 243 . Previously listed as ENGL 242. Recommended background: Completion of ENGL 161 and 3 hours of 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 .

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
66
Total regs
69
#3
Brown, Nicholas Mainey
3.42
RMP
3.1
9 reviews
Graded
48
Total regs
98
#4
Kornbluh, Anna
3.39
RMP
2.8
18 reviews
Graded
33
Total regs
36
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Canuel, Mark E
    3.43
    4.0 (15)
    54
    58
  • 2
    Mufti, Nasser
    3.42
    NR
    66
    69
  • 3
    Brown, Nicholas Mainey
    3.42
    3.1 (9)
    48
    98
  • 4
    Kornbluh, Anna
    3.39
    2.8 (18)
    33
    36
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