A topical study in medieval literature and culture where students identify and critique specific authors, periods, or genres while applying analytical methods to literary texts.
Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck
Students who attended class reported that they should not have any issues, suggesting the workload was approachable for those who participated regularly.
Identify and critique a particular author, period, genre or issue within the field of medieval literature.
Identify and apply methods and approaches for analysis of literary and cultural texts to demonstrate literature's contemporary and historical relevance.
Leverage writing as a mode of learning and means of conveying critical analysis.
Analyze relationships among society, literature, and language that underlie the construction of beliefs.
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Raw average: 4.45/5 from 20 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 2.0/5 difficulty · 1 reviews
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Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck
Jordan Zweck set clear expectations and emphasized in-class discussions. A student noted that attending class prevented issues, describing the course as manageable.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2016: 3.41 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=35 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 57.7% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.46 GPA, 73.9% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).
JORDAN ZWECK is recorded teaching in Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 30 | 0 |
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Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck
Jordan Zweck provided really clear expectations that prevented students from feeling blindsided. In-class discussions were highlighted as important components of the course.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.10 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 57.7% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.46 GPA, 73.9% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck
Students who attended class reported that they should not have any issues, suggesting the workload was approachable for those who participated regularly.
Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck
The instructor’s clear communication meant students were never thrown for a loop. This transparency helped make the class experience predictable and less stressful.
Latest available · Fall 2025— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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Topic in Medieval Literature and Culture
Recorded 2026-10-29Medieval Times & Temporalities
Recorded 2026-10-29Topic in Medieval Literature and Culture
Recorded 2026-10-29Medieval Times & Temporalities
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