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ENGL 135Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Understanding Popular Culture

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3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.91
Easiness
2.40
Total regs
297

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.91
A
74.0%
185
B
12.4%
31
C
5.6%
14
D
1.6%
4
F
4.0%
10
W
2.4%
6
A–F + W
250
Other outcomes
47
All registrations
297

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.91
Easiness
2.40
C or better
94.3%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.9%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
250
A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 135 by Professor

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

#1
Baez, Marc J
3.74
RMP
4.4
82 reviews
Graded
82
Total regs
83
#2
Whalen, Terence James
3.46
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Introduction to pulp fiction, young adult fiction, graphic novels and comic books, speculative fiction, film, television, and other popular discourses. Course Information: Previously listed as ENGL 110. UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE Individual and Society course .

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RMP
3.9
25 reviews
Graded
24
Total regs
24
#3
Sheldon, Douglas Harold
2.81
RMP
4.3
17 reviews
Graded
21
Total regs
47
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Baez, Marc J
    3.74
    4.4 (82)
    82
    83
  • 2
    Whalen, Terence James
    3.46
    3.9 (25)
    24
    24
  • 3
    Sheldon, Douglas Harold
    2.81
    4.3 (17)
    21
    47
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