POLS 16: Power and Ideas in American Politics
San Jose State University
Study of power, institutions, and creative ideas in American political thought. Engages work of intellect and imagination in political documents, essays, speeches, letters, short works of fiction, poems, and manifestos. Satisfies GE Area 3B. Humanities (Formerly Area C2), and US2. US Constitution + US3. California Government.
Average GPA: 2.94
Grade distribution records: 571 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 17 | 3.0% |
| A | 127 | 22.2% |
| A- | 31 | 5.4% |
| B+ | 55 | 9.6% |
| B | 153 | 26.8% |
| B- | 40 | 7.0% |
| C+ | 26 | 4.6% |
| C | 64 | 11.2% |
| C- | 17 | 3.0% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.4% |
| D | 15 | 2.6% |
| D- | 6 | 1.1% |
| F | 18 | 3.2% |
Based on 571 student grade records across 6 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Albert E Schendan 230 students, Average GPA 2.61
- Sara M Benson 133 students, Average GPA 3.26
- Ali Kashani 85 students, Average GPA 2.80
- Kenneth B Peter 83 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Robert F Ovetz 40 students, Average GPA 3.05