LGST 120B: Democ Amer Pol Dev
University of California, Santa Cruz
Examines the role of social forces in the development of the American democratic processes and in the changing relationship between citizen and state. Course materials address the ideas, the social tensions, and the economic pressures bearing on social movements, interest groups, and political parties.NOTE: This course satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement.
Average GPA: 3.25
Grade distribution records: 161 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 2 | 1.2% |
| A | 40 | 24.8% |
| A- | 31 | 19.3% |
| B+ | 12 | 7.5% |
| B | 19 | 11.8% |
| B- | 10 | 6.2% |
| C+ | 11 | 6.8% |
| C | 9 | 5.6% |
| C- | 1 | 0.6% |
| D | 1 | 0.6% |
| F | 3 | 1.9% |
| P | 19 | 11.8% |
| NP | 2 | 1.2% |
| W | 1 | 0.6% |
Based on 161 student grade records across 7 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Melanie Springer 129 students, Average GPA 3.28
- Scott Winford Newsome 22 students, Average GPA 3.09
- Sasha Wasserstrom 10 students, Average GPA 3.26