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GER 219Gen EdUnderstanding the Past

Princesses and Storytellers

Germanic Studies

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.00
Easiness
2.70
Total regs
399

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.00
A
47.6%
190
B
30.3%
121
C
7.5%
30
D
3.8%
15
F
5.3%
21
W
5.5%
22
A–F + W
399
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
399

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.00
Easiness
2.70
C or better
90.5%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
94.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.5%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
399
A–F and W outcomes

GER 219 by Professor

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

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Fortmann, Patrick
3.30
RMP
3.3
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Graded
291
Total regs
308
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Analyzes the structure, meaning, and function of fairy tales and their continuing impact on literature, film, and contemporary culture since the Brothers Grimm. Course Information: Taught in English. Area literature/culture. No knowledge of German required. UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE Past course .

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Fortmann, Patrick
3.30
3.3 (10)
291
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