LIS 601 introduces information studies, covering the language, literature, and professional contexts of information agencies and dissemination.
Students report a heavy reading load, but assignments are reasonable and practical with clear career relevance.
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Jonathan Senchyne focuses on library history and current debates, guiding discussions that some find engaging while others note he allows tangents. Reviewers praise his practical assignments, career relevance, and student care, though they consistently mention a heavy reading load.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=36 letter grades).
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=47 letter grades).
DOROTHEA SALO is recorded teaching in Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JONATHAN SENCHYNE is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 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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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 61 / 75 | 0 |
| LEC 003 | Online Only | 40 / 50 | 0 |
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Jonathan Senchyne teaches a required MA course with engaging discussions and practical assignments, though it involves significant reading.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.99 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=63 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.96 GPA, 98.2% A/AB (n=113 letter grades).
Students report a heavy reading load, but assignments are reasonable and practical with clear career relevance.
Reviewers praise Senchyne’s guidance of discussions and care for students, noting the class influences viewpoints without nit-picky quizzes.
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7 earlier forecasts · 0.03 GPA average error.
Through Fall 2026
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Information: Perspectives and Contexts
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