LING 129: Culture, Language and Ethnicity in the U.S.
San Jose State University
The role of language in the formation of culture and ethnicity in the U.S. Language and culture contact between indigenous, colonial and immigrant peoples. 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: 3.25
Grade distribution records: 726 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 107 | 14.7% |
| A | 212 | 29.2% |
| A- | 71 | 9.8% |
| B+ | 66 | 9.1% |
| B | 99 | 13.6% |
| B- | 40 | 5.5% |
| C+ | 28 | 3.9% |
| C | 43 | 5.9% |
| C- | 11 | 1.5% |
| D+ | 7 | 1.0% |
| D | 20 | 2.8% |
| D- | 2 | 0.3% |
| F | 20 | 2.8% |
Based on 726 student grade records across 17 terms and 10 professors.
Instructors
- Scott Phillabaum 265 students, Average GPA 3.28
- Richard O Abend 150 students, Average GPA 3.43
- Julia Meghan Swan 79 students, Average GPA 2.84
- David M Malinowski 72 students, Average GPA 3.17
- David Jonathan Dodick 59 students, Average GPA 3.52
- Reiko Kataoka 23 students, Average GPA 3.33
- Chris Donlay 21 students, Average GPA 3.57
- Maliheh M Vafai 21 students, Average GPA 2.58
- Yang Gao 20 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Clare S Sandy 16 students, Average GPA 3.11