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ENGL 280

Media & Prof Writing

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.15
Easiness
3.00
Total regs
443

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.15
A
58.1%
254
B
24.3%
106
C
5.9%
26
D
1.8%
8
F
3.4%
15
W
6.4%
28
A–F + W
437
Other outcomes
6
All registrations
443

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.15
Easiness
3.00
C or better
94.4%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
96.3%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
6.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
437
A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 280 by Professor

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

#1
Shearer, Jay B
3.67
RMP
4.1
61 reviews
Graded
63
Total regs
67
#2
Baszak, Gregor
3.46
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Media analysis and writing, including interviews, news, features, and public relations communications. Course Information: Previously listed as ENGL 202. Recommended background: ENGL 161 .

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Methodology
RMP
4.2
18 reviews
Graded
48
Total regs
57
#3
Leick, Karen
3.40
RMP
4.6
25 reviews
Graded
81
Total regs
84
#4
Kessler, Jeffrey
3.31
RMP
4.7
17 reviews
Graded
48
Total regs
52
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Shearer, Jay B
    3.67
    4.1 (61)
    63
    67
  • 2
    Baszak, Gregor
    3.46
    4.2 (18)
    48
    57
  • 3
    Leick, Karen
    3.40
    4.6 (25)
    81
    84
  • 4
    Kessler, Jeffrey
    3.31
    4.7 (17)
    48
    52