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LING 230

Semantics/Pragmatics/Discourse

Linguistics

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.86
Easiness
2.30
Total regs
102

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.86
A
60.9%
53
B
26.4%
23
C
5.7%
5
D
1.1%
1
F
1.1%
1
W
4.6%
4
A–F + W
87
Other outcomes
15
All registrations
102

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.86
Easiness
2.30
C or better
97.6%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
98.8%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
4.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
87
A–F and W outcomes

LING 230 by Professor

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

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Xiang, Xuehua
3.51
RMP
4.8
8 reviews
Graded
35
Total regs
38
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An introduction to the core issues in semantics, pragmatics, and discourse studies. Emphasis is on lexical semantics, meaning as conceptualization, relation between pragmatics and semantics, and relation between pragmatics and discourse structuring. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): LING 150 ; or consent of the instructor.

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Xiang, Xuehua
3.51
4.8 (8)
35
38