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Benjamin Mier-Cruz

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 4 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.

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FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 327
Quality 1/5Difficulty 1/5
Extremely easy class but a really mean and unfair professor. I don't recommend. Also the TAs grade extremely differently. One is really strict so good luck.
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SCANDST 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Benjamin made second year Swedish something I looked forward to every day. Having the textbook and workbook is a must since most of the grammar will use just what is written there, but other than that no materials are needed. We watched a lot of interesting films and always had fun discussions. Would highly recommend!
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FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 327
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Best class I've taken! They made the class super fun and welcoming. The professor knew people by name, and lectures were very interactive. LOTS of material, but not always necessary if you go to lecture. Need to go to lecture for some graded assignments. Gave a couple of extra credit options, some also during lecture. Absolutely love!
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SCANDST 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Benjamin is great and made second year Swedish fun. We watched interesting Swedish shows in class we all got into and enjoyed. There's no definite slides/notes provided, but if you show up often you absorb most grammar/vocab concepts. 10/10 recommend
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Classes with Benjamin Mier-Cruz

FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 327

Vampires

3 credits

Explores the development of the vampire legend in folklore, literature, cinema, television, and popular culture in relation to colonization, race, gender, sexuality, and class.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Benjamin Mier-Cruz

Benjamin Mier-Cruz described the course as interactive and welcoming, noting that he knew students by name and offered extra credit opportunities. The reviewer highlighted substantial material but found attendance necessary for specific graded assignments.

Benjamin Mier-Cruz

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
SCANDST 112

Second Semester Swedish

4 credits

Second Semester Swedish for beginning learners focusing on proficiency through speaking, listening, reading, and writing in cultural context.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Benjamin Mier-Cruz

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample
SCANDST 212

Second Year Swedish

4 credits

Second-year Swedish course focusing on reading selections from Swedish writers, grammar review, and conversation to develop intermediate language skills.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Benjamin Mier-Cruz

No recorded grade history

SCANDST 439

Nordic Filmmakers

3 credits

Analyzes English translations of key works by Nordic filmmakers alongside theories, histories, and the evolving concept of film authorship in the region.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Benjamin Mier-Cruz

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 327Vampires
Spring 2027GEN&WS 799Independent Research at the Master's and Professional Level
Spring 2027SCANDST 112Second Semester Swedish
Spring 2027SCANDST 212Second Year Swedish
Spring 2027SCANDST 439Nordic Filmmakers
Fall 2026GEN&WS 340Topics in LGBTQ Sexuality
Fall 2026GEN&WS 681Senior Honors Thesis I
Fall 2026GEN&WS 691Senior Thesis I
Fall 2026GEN&WS 699Directed Study
Fall 2026GEN&WS 990Research & Thesis
Fall 2026GEN&WS 999Independent Research
Fall 2026SCANDST 111First Semester Swedish
Fall 2026SCANDST 211Second Year Swedish
Fall 2026SCANDST 261Readings in Swedish Literature

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