COMM 179: MUSIC COMM
University of California, Santa Barbara
Examines music as a form of communication distinct from traditional verbal and nonverbal forms, and considers how our relationship with music shapes a nd reflects our social, emotional, or cognitive states and identities. Take s a social scientific approach to this domain with detours into some less e mpirical areas such as how we ascribe meaning to music, and the sociopoliti cal impact that music may have. Not a music skills or appreciation class.
Average GPA: 3.03
Grade distribution records: 738 students across 13 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 37 | 5.0% |
| A | 145 | 19.6% |
| A- | 105 | 14.2% |
| B+ | 97 | 13.1% |
| B | 129 | 17.5% |
| B- | 60 | 8.1% |
| C+ | 49 | 6.6% |
| C | 42 | 5.7% |
| C- | 21 | 2.8% |
| D+ | 6 | 0.8% |
| D | 9 | 1.2% |
| D- | 5 | 0.7% |
| F | 33 | 4.5% |
Based on 738 student grade records across 13 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Mullin C R 373 students, Average GPA 3.19
- Abra G J 365 students, Average GPA 2.87