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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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What students say

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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

GEN&WS 340

Topics in LGBTQ Sexuality

3 credits

GEN&WS 340 covers topics in the feminist study of LGBTQ sexualities, analyzing intersections with race, nationality, and historical context.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.86 GPA, 94.6% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.71 GPA, 82.9% A/AB (n=35 letter grades).

Benjamin Mier-Cruz

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
GEN&WS 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

GEN&WS 699 is a directed study course graded on a lettered basis.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Christine GarloughAnnie Menzel+18 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
GEN&WS 990

Research & Thesis

1–6 credits

GEN&WS 990 is an independent research and writing course designed to complete the dissertation requirement for graduate students.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Christine GarloughAnnie Menzel+19 more

No recorded grade history

SCANDST 111

First Semester Swedish

4 credits

First Semester Swedish is a beginner course focusing on developing language proficiency and cultural communication skills.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Benjamin Mier-CruzRachel Bott

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
SCANDST 211

Second Year Swedish

4 credits

SCANDST 211 is a second-year Swedish course focusing on reading literary selections, grammar review, and conversation.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Benjamin Mier-Cruz makes second-year Swedish engaging through interesting films and discussions. Reviewers highlight his ability to make the course fun and look forward to. However, students note that no slides or notes are provided, requiring reliance on the textbook and workbook for grammar and vocabulary.

Benjamin Mier-CruzDrew Swasey

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
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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