HUM 80: Reading the World
San Jose State University
By studying the history, philosophy, and science of reading, we build a transdisciplinary, critical approach to the value of reading comparative, historical, and cross-cultural texts. Activities and writing assignments enable students to understand the logical construction of arguments to become reflexive participants in reading. 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: 3.11
Grade distribution records: 510 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 37 | 7.3% |
| A | 138 | 27.1% |
| A- | 77 | 15.1% |
| B+ | 61 | 12.0% |
| B | 64 | 12.5% |
| B- | 28 | 5.5% |
| C+ | 14 | 2.7% |
| C | 26 | 5.1% |
| C- | 16 | 3.1% |
| D+ | 10 | 2.0% |
| D | 9 | 1.8% |
| D- | 2 | 0.4% |
| F | 28 | 5.5% |
Based on 510 student grade records across 14 terms and 9 professors.
Instructors
- Kimberly Anne Knight 201 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Erik Ludwig Johnson 120 students, Average GPA 3.27
- Lisa Lynn Stenmark 44 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Cynthia C Rostankowski 35 students, Average GPA 3.65
- James T Ormsbee 25 students, Average GPA 2.70
- Rebecca D Kling 25 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Arthur E. s. Zarate 23 students, Average GPA 2.82
- Stacey Cherie Moultry 21 students, Average GPA 1.94
- Ari N Cushner 16 students, Average GPA 2.92