COMS 445: POPULAR CULTURES
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisite: COMS 301, completion of lower division writing requirement. A general introduction to theories of contemporary popular cultural forms as human communicative behavior. Students will learn to utilize theories of rhetoric, performance, and critical/cultural studies to analyze popular cultural artifacts as symbolic forms. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
Average GPA: 3.28
Grade distribution records: 581 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 165 | 28.4% |
| A- | 130 | 22.4% |
| B+ | 88 | 15.1% |
| B | 75 | 12.9% |
| B- | 46 | 7.9% |
| C+ | 25 | 4.3% |
| C | 18 | 3.1% |
| C- | 8 | 1.4% |
| D+ | 8 | 1.4% |
| D | 6 | 1.0% |
| D- | 5 | 0.9% |
| F | 7 | 1.2% |
Based on 581 student grade records across 14 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- John M Kephart Iii 136 students, Average GPA 3.14
- Morten Christensen 126 students, Average GPA 3.65
- Jaime Guzman 88 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Bernardo A Attias 82 students, Average GPA 2.96
- Kevin P Mcdonald 74 students, Average GPA 3.18
- Rebeks L Clark Mane 51 students, Average GPA 3.71