COMM 45: Media and Culture
San Jose State University
Application of critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills in the analysis of media representations of culture. Practice in reasoning, advocating ideas, researching and evaluating arguments, developing well supported factual conclusions, and engaging in meaningful dialogue on diverse issues. Satisfies GE Area: 1B. Critical Thinking and Writing (Formerly Area A3). Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area 1A with a grade of C- or better.
Average GPA: 3.17
Grade distribution records: 1,445 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 134 | 9.3% |
| A | 436 | 30.2% |
| A- | 177 | 12.2% |
| B+ | 122 | 8.4% |
| B | 202 | 14.0% |
| B- | 87 | 6.0% |
| C+ | 52 | 3.6% |
| C | 93 | 6.4% |
| C- | 29 | 2.0% |
| D+ | 15 | 1.0% |
| D | 19 | 1.3% |
| D- | 9 | 0.6% |
| F | 70 | 4.8% |
Based on 1,445 student grade records across 17 terms and 11 professors.
Instructors
- Gina M Firenzi 392 students, Average GPA 3.04
- Kathy J Werking 294 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Shannon Deanne Sequeira 243 students, Average GPA 2.85
- Patricia Ariel Daley- Harms 145 students, Average GPA 3.47
- Dana L Pozzi 113 students, Average GPA 3.48
- Nancy Soo Young Park 74 students, Average GPA 3.62
- David Allen Ramos 72 students, Average GPA 3.28
- Leigh Via 50 students, Average GPA 3.46
- Joseph L Biagini 22 students, Average GPA 3.35
- David Amancio 21 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Karen M Williams 19 students, Average GPA 2.64