ENGL 117A: American Literature, Film, & Culture
San Jose State University
Using both film and literature, course examines narratives that create and define cultural identities in the United States. A variety of cultural moments in the history of North America as depicted in both film and literature as well as the artistic practices used to shape those representations will be discussed. 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: 3.43
Grade distribution records: 258 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 63 | 24.4% |
| A | 86 | 33.3% |
| A- | 28 | 10.9% |
| B+ | 14 | 5.4% |
| B | 23 | 8.9% |
| B- | 5 | 1.9% |
| C+ | 8 | 3.1% |
| C | 12 | 4.7% |
| C- | 2 | 0.8% |
| D+ | 4 | 1.6% |
| D | 4 | 1.6% |
| D- | 1 | 0.4% |
| F | 8 | 3.1% |
Based on 258 student grade records across 8 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Faith V Kirk 172 students, Average GPA 3.51
- Colton Scott Saylor 61 students, Average GPA 3.39
- Angela N Brada 25 students, Average GPA 2.92