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ENGL 154Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Understanding Rhetoric

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.92
Easiness
2.50
Total regs
315

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.92
A
62.5%
182
B
16.8%
49
C
6.2%
18
D
3.4%
10
F
5.5%
16
W
5.5%
16
A–F + W
291
Other outcomes
24
All registrations
315

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.92
Easiness
2.50
C or better
90.5%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
94.2%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.5%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
291
A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 154 by Professor

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

#1
Shearer, Jay B
3.57
RMP
4.1
61 reviews
Graded
23
Total regs
23
#2
Lannon, Keegan
3.31
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An introductory examination of rhetoric as an intellectual force shaping discourse in both academic and public domains. Course Information: Previously listed as ENGL 122. UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE Individual and Society course .

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Methodology
RMP
3.9
8 reviews
Graded
59
Total regs
60
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Shearer, Jay B
    3.57
    4.1 (61)
    23
    23
  • 2
    Lannon, Keegan
    3.31
    3.9 (8)
    59
    60
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