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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

Credits unavailable

Explores the development of the vampire legend across media and its relation to social topics.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Benjamin Mier-cruz

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026
SCANDST 901

Seminar in Special Topics

2–3 credits

SCANDST 901 is a graduate seminar allowing for in-depth study of topics chosen by the faculty.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Benjamin Mier-cruz

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 327Vampires
Spring 2026SCANDST 901Seminar in Special Topics
Spring 2025FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 327Vampires
Spring 2025SCANDST 212Second Year Swedish
Fall 2024GEN&WS 340Topics in LGBTQ Sexuality
Fall 2024SCANDST 111First Semester Swedish
Fall 2024SCANDST 211Second Year Swedish
Spring 2023FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 327Vampires
Fall 2022SCANDST 211Second Year Swedish
Fall 2022SCANDST 261Readings in Swedish Literature
Fall 2021GEN&WS 340Topics in LGBTQ Sexuality
Fall 2021LITTRANS 324Topics in Scandinavian Literature
Fall 2021SCANDST 436Topics in Scandinavian Literature
Fall 2020SCANDST 211Second Year Swedish
Fall 2020SCANDST 427Contemporary Scandinavian Literature

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