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LING 160Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Language and Society

Linguistics

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.02
Easiness
2.70
Total regs
379

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.02
A
49.9%
189
B
26.9%
102
C
8.2%
31
D
5.5%
21
F
5.5%
21
W
4.0%
15
A–F + W
379
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
379

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.02
Easiness
2.70
C or better
88.5%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
94.2%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
4.0%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
379
A–F and W outcomes

LING 160 by Professor

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

#1
Hallett, Jill Maureen
3.09
RMP
5.0
4 reviews
Graded
206
Total regs
214
#2
Potowski, Kimberly J
2.92
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Language and its social context: linguistic variation and diversity in the community involving bilingualism, language contact, dialects, style, class, gender, age, and change. Course Information: May be offered in a traditional, blended, or online remote format. Check the class schedule for specifics. For both the online and hybrid ("blended-online") formats, computer and internet access are required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Recommended background: LING 150 . UIC GE Individual and Society course, and UIC GE US Society course .

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Methodology
RMP
3.2
31 reviews
Graded
24
Total regs
24
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Hallett, Jill Maureen
    3.09
    5.0 (4)
    206
    214
  • 2
    Potowski, Kimberly J
    2.92
    3.2 (31)
    24
    24
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