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ENGL 291Gen EdUnderstanding the Creative Arts

Intro Writing of Fiction

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.31
Easiness
3.40
Total regs
366

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.31
A
77.4%
267
B
10.4%
36
C
4.6%
16
D
0.6%
2
F
1.4%
5
W
5.5%
19
A–F + W
345
Other outcomes
21
All registrations
366

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.31
Easiness
3.40
C or better
97.9%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
98.5%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.5%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
345
A–F and W outcomes

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Practice in the writing of fiction; emphasis on analysis of student work and published examples. Course Information: Previously listed as ENGL 212. Recommended background: ENGL 207 or ENGL 208 or ENGL 209 . UIC GE Creative Arts course .

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