COMM 103Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Intro to Media

Communication

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.30

Easiness

1.00

Total regs

895

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA

2.30

19.3%

172

32.6%

291

23.5%

210

9.0%

6.8%

8.8%

A–F + W

893

Other outcomes

All registrations

895

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.30

Easiness

1.00

C or better

82.7%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

92.5%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

8.8%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

893

A–F and W outcomes

COMM 103 by Professor

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

Taylor, Samuel H

2.90

RMP

3.4

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Graded

195

Total regs

207

McDowell, Zachary J

2.77

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About This Class

Legacy, digital, and future media literacies. Historical and cultural contexts of media, with emphasis on individual and societal effects. Approaches to examining media and social life, technological developments, and communication trends. Course Information: Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. IAI Major MC course, and UIC GE Individual and Society course .