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ENGL 290Gen EdUnderstanding the Creative Arts

Intro Writ Poetry

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.06
Easiness
2.80
Total regs
235

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.06
A
66.0%
142
B
17.2%
37
C
8.8%
19
D
0.9%
2
F
4.2%
9
W
2.8%
6
A–F + W
215
Other outcomes
20
All registrations
235

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.06
Easiness
2.80
C or better
94.7%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.7%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.8%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
215
A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 290 by Professor

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

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Magoon, Mark
3.75
RMP
4.8
46 reviews
Graded
20
Total regs
20
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Practice in writing poetry, beginning with exercises and analysis of published models and advancing toward student presentations of their original works of poetry in class. Workshop format. Course Information: Previously listed as ENGL 210. UIC GE Creative Arts course .

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Magoon, Mark
3.75
4.8 (46)
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