LING 80K: Invented Languages
University of California, Santa Cruz
Considers invented languages, including Elvish and Klingon, as well as lesser-known ones that tackle ethical, social, or cognitive concerns. Students learn tools from contemporary linguistics to analyze language structures and understand how they relate to creator intentions.
Average GPA: 3.46
Grade distribution records: 3,905 students across 12 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 883 | 22.6% |
| A | 644 | 16.5% |
| A- | 595 | 15.2% |
| B+ | 244 | 6.2% |
| B | 188 | 4.8% |
| B- | 146 | 3.7% |
| C+ | 77 | 2.0% |
| C | 57 | 1.5% |
| C- | 33 | 0.8% |
| D+ | 17 | 0.4% |
| D | 10 | 0.3% |
| D- | 18 | 0.5% |
| F | 109 | 2.8% |
| P | 682 | 17.5% |
| NP | 131 | 3.4% |
| W | 71 | 1.8% |
Based on 3,905 student grade records across 12 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Pranav Anand 2,135 students, Average GPA 3.51
- Andrew Edward Angeles 1,308 students, Average GPA 3.35
- Kelsey Nicole Kraus 462 students, Average GPA 3.63