LING 20: Nature of Language
San Jose State University
Introduction to the nature of language as a social institution and practice in observing language structure and use in local speech communities. Satisfies GE Area: 4. Social and Behavioral Sciences (Formerly Area D).
Average GPA: 3.27
Grade distribution records: 528 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 90 | 17.0% |
| A | 148 | 28.0% |
| A- | 72 | 13.6% |
| B+ | 40 | 7.6% |
| B | 62 | 11.7% |
| B- | 19 | 3.6% |
| C+ | 19 | 3.6% |
| C | 28 | 5.3% |
| C- | 13 | 2.5% |
| D+ | 5 | 0.9% |
| D | 8 | 1.5% |
| D- | 4 | 0.8% |
| F | 20 | 3.8% |
Based on 528 student grade records across 14 terms and 8 professors.
Instructors
- Debra Lynn Hunter 164 students, Average GPA 3.33
- Janet Clare Kitajima 151 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Scott Phillabaum 59 students, Average GPA 2.95
- David Jonathan Dodick 47 students, Average GPA 3.09
- Chris Donlay 41 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Kaveh D Varjoy 25 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Reiko Kataoka 23 students, Average GPA 3.47
- David M Malinowski 18 students, Average GPA 2.84