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Eric Raimy

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Raw average: 3.52/5 from 25 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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ENG315 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
I had him for English Phonology, and it was a rough time. If Phonology doesn't click with you immediately, the expectations are very difficult to pin down and the homework is very time consuming. He explains things in an engaging but ultimately difficult to understand manner. If you want straightforward instruction, this class won't be for you.
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ENG330 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Raimy is pretty unique as a prof and very blunt. His explanations are pretty entertaining. Class isn't easy but isn't hard either. Participation is not recorded which is nice but you shouldn't miss too many lectures.
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LING310 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Raimy definitely does his own thing, but his explanations are good. The grading policy is weird but fair.
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ENGL 314
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Eric may seem intimidating because his class demands that you put the work in to be successful (which likely is the reasons for the so-so reviews), but this actually highlights why Eric is such a good prof; Eric makes you learn. He can also be witty at times. The homework is admittedly quite much but they help greatly in preparation of the exams.
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LING310 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Easily the best professor I've ever had! All of the work he gives you (while a bit frequent) is directly applicable to tests and never busywork. He is very passionate about the topic and is excited to get students to care as well. He is also THE MOST accessible prof on campus and genuinely encourages any and all questions! Would recommend to all!
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ENG315 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
He's enthusiastic and brings examples into the real world when students are having a hard time understanding him. He's funny, smart, and is more than available for help in office hours. I wish he taught more classes!
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Classes with Eric Raimy

ENGL 315

English Phonology

3 credits

ENGL 315 teaches basic principles of phonetics and phonology applied to describing English and other languages.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.26 GPA, 47.4% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.23 GPA, 40.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.36 GPA, 72.7% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

Eric Raimy

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
ENGL 713

Topics in Contemporary English Linguistics

3 credits

ENGL 713 is a graduate-level course focusing on the study of specific topics within contemporary English linguistics.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2020: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.43 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.80 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

Eric Raimy

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample
ENGL 799

Independent Reading

1–6 credits

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Karen BritlandChristine Garlough+33 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
LINGUIS 310

Phonology

3 credits

Covers the analysis and formal statement of phonological systems, addressing problems and methods of phonological theory.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.35 GPA, 62.2% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.43 GPA, 63.9% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.58 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=36 letter grades).

Eric Raimy

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025
LINGUIS 699

Independent Reading

1–6 credits

LINGUIS 699 offers advanced directed study projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Rebecca ShieldsMonica Macaulay+6 more

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Spring 2022–Fall 2023 · limited sample
LINGUIS 999

Independent Reading

1–12 credits

LINGUIS 999 is an independent reading course involving mentored research for students with dissertator status.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

Monica MacaulayEric Raimy+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026ENGL 315English Phonology
Fall 2026ENGL 681Senior Honors Thesis in the Major
Fall 2026ENGL 713Topics in Contemporary English Linguistics
Fall 2026ENGL 799Independent Reading
Fall 2026ENGL 890Pre-dissertator Preliminary Exam Research
Fall 2026ENGL 990Dissertation Research in English
Fall 2026LINGUIS 310Phonology
Fall 2026LINGUIS 481Junior Honors Tutorial
Fall 2026LINGUIS 681Honors Seminar-senior Thesis
Fall 2026LINGUIS 699Independent Reading
Fall 2026LINGUIS 990Thesis
Fall 2026LINGUIS 999Independent Reading

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