LING 24: Language Variation in Space, Time, & Culture
San Jose State University
Exploring the diverse structural patterns and social functions found in English; analyzing the social, cultural, political, historical, and technological factors underlying language change; developing critical thinking and effective argumentation in writing. Satisfies GE Area(s): 1B or 4: Critical Thinking and Writing or Social and Behavioral Sciences (Formerly A3 or D). Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area 1A with a grade of C- or better.
Average GPA: 2.97
Grade distribution records: 808 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 44 | 5.4% |
| A | 178 | 22.0% |
| A- | 137 | 17.0% |
| B+ | 84 | 10.4% |
| B | 109 | 13.5% |
| B- | 61 | 7.5% |
| C+ | 33 | 4.1% |
| C | 49 | 6.1% |
| C- | 17 | 2.1% |
| D+ | 6 | 0.7% |
| D | 20 | 2.5% |
| D- | 2 | 0.2% |
| F | 68 | 8.4% |
Based on 808 student grade records across 16 terms and 8 professors.
Instructors
- Debra Lynn Hunter 289 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Mahsa Mohaddess Modirzadeh 193 students, Average GPA 2.78
- Tridha Chatterjee 146 students, Average GPA 2.58
- Chris Donlay 73 students, Average GPA 2.95
- Julia Meghan Swan 43 students, Average GPA 3.03
- Reiko Kataoka 25 students, Average GPA 3.77
- Swathi M Vanniarajan 23 students, Average GPA 3.33
- David Jonathan Dodick 16 students, Average GPA 3.26