LING 123: Sound and Communication
San Jose State University
Basic acoustics and nature of sound as applied to the study of vocal communication by humans and other animals. Voice communication as transmission of a speech code via sound. Satisfies GE UD Area: 2/5. Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (Formerly Area R). 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: 3.31
Grade distribution records: 2,724 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 228 | 8.4% |
| A | 854 | 31.4% |
| A- | 408 | 15.0% |
| B+ | 241 | 8.8% |
| B | 361 | 13.3% |
| B- | 214 | 7.9% |
| C+ | 116 | 4.3% |
| C | 140 | 5.1% |
| C- | 79 | 2.9% |
| D+ | 16 | 0.6% |
| D | 27 | 1.0% |
| D- | 7 | 0.3% |
| F | 33 | 1.2% |
Based on 2,724 student grade records across 17 terms and 11 professors.
Instructors
- Reiko Kataoka 775 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Hahn Koo 471 students, Average GPA 3.71
- Chris Donlay 420 students, Average GPA 3.08
- David M Malinowski 298 students, Average GPA 3.53
- Kevin Moore 269 students, Average GPA 3.22
- Clare S Sandy 171 students, Average GPA 2.89
- Jonathan R Rawski 123 students, Average GPA 3.46
- Tridha Chatterjee 111 students, Average GPA 2.69
- Daniel Silverman 46 students, Average GPA 2.64
- Julia Meghan Swan 24 students, Average GPA 3.08
- Dennis Moradkhan Gharajelu 16 students, Average GPA 2.92