ENGL 174 introduces students to how literary texts engage with pressing social justice issues such as class, race, gender, and immigration.
Students report a heavy reading load delivered in a short time to maximize productive class discussions.
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Sarah Wood faces criticism for unclear grading criteria and withholding grades until the semester ends, with one reviewer citing favoritism.
Other reviewers praise her as caring and engaging, noting she inspires students and uses class time productively through heavy reading loads.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.71 GPA, 89.5% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.05 GPA, 57.9% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.50 GPA, 89.5% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 2.70 GPA, 44.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.07 GPA, 45.7% A/AB (n=46 letter grades); Spring 2025: 2.64 GPA, 31.2% A/AB (n=48 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Kirk Sides is described as passionate and flexible, providing strong student support that made the course engaging even for those who typically dislike English. This historical review highlights his ability to foster enthusiasm and care for student needs.
KIRK SIDES is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
LAILA AMINE is recorded teaching in Fall 2019, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SARAH WOOD is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 18 / 20 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 28 / 30 | 0 |
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Sarah Wood receives polarized reviews, with students praising her caring nature and engaging teaching while others criticize her opaque grading and perceived favoritism.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.37 GPA, 69.5% A/AB (n=131 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.83 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=60 letter grades).
Students report a heavy reading load delivered in a short time to maximize productive class discussions.
Reviewers highlight the opaque grading system, noting that students receive no interim feedback or scores until the semester ends.
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Literature and Social Justice
Recorded 2026-09-07Black Life Narratives
Recorded 2026-09-07Protest Literature
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