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ENGL 247Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Women & Lit

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.19
Easiness
3.10
Total regs
193

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.19
A
54.5%
104
B
27.7%
53
C
9.9%
19
D
1.6%
3
F
4.2%
8
W
2.1%
4
A–F + W
191
Other outcomes
2
All registrations
193

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.19
Easiness
3.10
C or better
94.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.7%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.1%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
191
A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 247 by Professor

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

#1
English, Bridget
3.47
RMP
3.8
10 reviews
Graded
30
Total regs
31
#2
Arrizon-Palomera, Esmeralda
3.05
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About This Class

Introduction to reading English, American, and global literature in English with a focus on gender, genre, and women's representation and authorship. Course Information: Same as GWS 247 . Previously listed as ENGL 111. IAI GECC Humanities course, and UIC GE Creative Arts course, and UIC GE Individual and Society course .

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
41
Total regs
41
#3
Costello, Virginia M
3.00
RMP
3.9
48 reviews
Graded
23
Total regs
24
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    English, Bridget
    3.47
    3.8 (10)
    30
    31
  • 2
    Arrizon-Palomera, Esmeralda
    3.05
    NR
    41
    41
  • 3
    Costello, Virginia M
    3.00
    3.9 (48)
    23
    24
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