CA 172: The Arts in U.S. Society
San Jose State University
Study of American arts and artists in their aesthetic, social, and political contexts, focusing on 20th and 21st centuries. Arts examined may include architecture, poetry, music, visual arts, dance, theatre, performance art, and fiction. Special emphasis on issues of cultural diversity and social justice. Satisfies GE UD Area: 4.Self, Society, and Equality in the U.S. (Formerly Area S). Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Average GPA: 3.30
Grade distribution records: 603 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 42 | 7.0% |
| A | 217 | 36.0% |
| A- | 71 | 11.8% |
| B+ | 50 | 8.3% |
| B | 100 | 16.6% |
| B- | 29 | 4.8% |
| C+ | 16 | 2.7% |
| C | 40 | 6.6% |
| C- | 14 | 2.3% |
| D+ | 3 | 0.5% |
| D | 4 | 0.7% |
| D- | 2 | 0.3% |
| F | 15 | 2.5% |
Based on 603 student grade records across 17 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Elizabeth Anna Linden 463 students, Average GPA 3.33
- Caitlin M Jeffrey 38 students, Average GPA 2.28
- Nura Hana Wedell 37 students, Average GPA 3.53
- Shannon Rose Riley 35 students, Average GPA 3.57
- William T Mccraw 30 students, Average GPA 3.67