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ENGL 280

Media & Prof Writing

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.11
Easiness
2.90
Total regs
397

Grade Distribution

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

Avg GPA
3.11
A
56.5%
221
B
25.1%
98
C
6.1%
24
D
2.0%
8
F
3.3%
13
W
6.9%
27
Visual total
391
Other
6
Total regs
397

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.11
Easiness
2.90
Pass rate
89.8%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
6.9%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
391
A through F plus W

ENGL 280 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
Shearer, Jay B
3.72
RMP
4.1
Graded
47
Total regs
51
#2
Baszak, Gregor
3.53
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About This Class

Media analysis and writing, including interviews, news, features, and public relations communications. Course Information: Previously listed as ENGL 202. Recommended background: ENGL 161 .

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RMP
4.2
Graded
32
Total regs
40
#3
Kessler, Jeffrey
3.31
RMP
4.7
Graded
48
Total regs
52
#4
Leick, Karen
3.29
RMP
4.6
Graded
68
Total regs
71
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Shearer, Jay B
    3.72
    4.1
    47
    51
  • 2
    Baszak, Gregor
    3.53
    4.2
    32
    40
  • 3
    Kessler, Jeffrey
    3.31
    4.7
    48
    52
  • 4
    Leick, Karen
    3.29
    4.6
    68
    71
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