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LING 160Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Language and Society

Linguistics

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.06
Easiness
2.80
Total regs
342

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.06
A
52.3%
179
B
25.4%
87
C
7.9%
27
D
4.4%
15
F
5.8%
20
W
4.1%
14
Visual total
342
Other
0
Total regs
342

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.06
Easiness
2.80
Pass rate
90.1%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
4.1%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
342
A through F plus W

LING 160 by Professor

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

#1
Hallett, Jill Maureen
3.16
RMP
5.0
Graded
170
Total regs
177
#2
Potowski, Kimberly J
2.92
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Language and its social context: linguistic variation and diversity in the community involving bilingualism, language contact, dialects, style, class, gender, age, and change. Course Information: May be offered in a traditional, blended, or online remote format. Check the class schedule for specifics. For both the online and hybrid ("blended-online") formats, computer and internet access are required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Recommended background: LING 150 . UIC GE Individual and Society course, and UIC GE US Society course .

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RMP
3.2
Graded
24
Total regs
24
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Hallett, Jill Maureen
    3.16
    5.0
    170
    177
  • 2
    Potowski, Kimberly J
    2.92
    3.2
    24
    24
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