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BLST 272Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Race, Gender, Sexuality

Black Studies

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.81
Easiness
2.20
Total regs
73

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.81
A
52.8%
38
B
19.4%
14
C
4.2%
3
D
6.9%
5
F
8.3%
6
W
8.3%
6
A–F + W
72
Other outcomes
1
All registrations
73

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.81
Easiness
2.20
C or better
83.3%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
90.9%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
8.3%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
72
A–F and W outcomes

BLST 272 by Professor

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

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LaMothe, Mario Jacques
3.46
RMP
5.0
3 reviews
Graded
26
Total regs
29
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Explores how Black feminist and queer intellectual work on race, gender and sexuality has been used to radically reimagine what a just world would look like. Course Information: Same as GWS 272 . Previously listed as AAST 272. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 161 . UIC GE Individual and Society course, and UIC GE US Society course .

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LaMothe, Mario Jacques
3.46
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