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GRANT ARMSTRONG

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Raw average: 3.79/5 from 24 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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SPAN225 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 1/5
He's a very nice guy, really wants students to succeed. This class is linguistics in Spanish though, the course name is misleading because it's about the last week of content covered. In class exams are straight forward, at home exams are interesting and solidify your understanding of content.
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SPAN225 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He is the best professor I have ever had; his lectures are very informative and clear. You have 4 exams, 2 of which you do at home, and a couple of quizzes. Attendance is not required for lectures, but you are required to participate at least three times during them. For discussion, attendance is required. Only 1 assignment per week + readings.
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SP446 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Prof Armstrong is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about linguistics, and he manages to convey a ton of information while also making difficult concepts accessible and comprehensible to students. This is the second class I've taken with him and I've loved both of them!
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SPAN327 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. Armstrong is hands down my favorite professor I've had. He knows so much about this topic and teaches it so well. Exams can be a bit difficult, but as long as you study, you should be okay. He was really good at keeping class interesting and engaging. I would highly recommend.
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SPAN225 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Professor Armstrong is one of the most passionate professors I've had. His lectures are pretty clear, and he's always available to answer questions. Homework is about 30-40 pages of readings per week and answering a few questions that weren't graded for accuracy. I really enjoyed his class and would highly recommend!
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SPAN327 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Grant is my favorite professor, I have taken multiple classes with him, and his passion for the topic always shines through in his lectures. He presents topics in a clear straightforward way and grades fairly. He provides consistent support for students and gives great help during office hours. It's clear that he actually cares about his students.
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Classes with GRANT ARMSTRONG

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Spring 2026SPANISH 225Lying, Swearing, and Breaking the Rules: an Introduction to the Linguistic Study of Spanish
Fall 2025SPANISH 446Topics in Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2025SPANISH 630Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Spring 2025SPANISH 225Lying, Swearing, and Breaking the Rules: an Introduction to the Linguistic Study of Spanish
Spring 2025SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Spring 2025SPANISH 899Independent Reading
Fall 2024SPANISH 225Lying, Swearing, and Breaking the Rules: an Introduction to the Linguistic Study of Spanish
Fall 2024SPANISH 446Topics in Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2024SPANISH 699Directed Study
Spring 2024SPANISH 225Lying, Swearing, and Breaking the Rules: an Introduction to the Linguistic Study of Spanish
Spring 2024SPANISH 446Topics in Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2023SPANISH 446Topics in Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2023SPANISH 630Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Spring 2023SPANISH 225Lying, Swearing, and Breaking the Rules: an Introduction to the Linguistic Study of Spanish
Spring 2023SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Spring 2023SPANISH 899Independent Reading
Spring 2023SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2022SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Fall 2022SPANISH 446Topics in Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2022SPANISH 699Directed Study
Fall 2022SPANISH 990Thesis
Spring 2022SPANISH 225Lying, Swearing, and Breaking the Rules: an Introduction to the Linguistic Study of Spanish
Spring 2022SPANISH 321The Structure of Modern Spanish
Spring 2022SPANISH 699Directed Study
Spring 2022SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2021SPANISH 225Lying, Swearing, and Breaking the Rules: an Introduction to the Linguistic Study of Spanish
Fall 2021SPANISH 630Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Fall 2021SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2020SPANISH 225Lying, Swearing, and Breaking the Rules: an Introduction to the Linguistic Study of Spanish
Fall 2020SPANISH 446Topics in Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2020SPANISH 990Thesis
Spring 2020SPANISH 321The Structure of Modern Spanish
Spring 2020SPANISH 630Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Spring 2020SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2019SPANISH 311Advanced Language Practice
Fall 2019SPANISH 899Independent Reading
Fall 2019SPANISH 990Thesis
Spring 2019INTLST 310International Learning Community Seminar
Spring 2019SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Spring 2019SPANISH 815Seminar in Language: Modern Spanish
Spring 2019SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2018INTLST 310International Learning Community Seminar
Fall 2018SPANISH 321The Structure of Modern Spanish
Fall 2018SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2018SPANISH 899Independent Reading
Fall 2018SPANISH 990Thesis
Spring 2018INTLST 310International Learning Community Seminar
Spring 2018SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Spring 2018SPANISH 321The Structure of Modern Spanish
Spring 2018SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2017INTLST 310International Learning Community Seminar
Fall 2017SPANISH 321The Structure of Modern Spanish
Fall 2017SPANISH 899Independent Reading
Fall 2017SPANISH 990Thesis
Spring 2017SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Spring 2017SPANISH 699Directed Study
Spring 2017SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2016SPANISH 321The Structure of Modern Spanish
Fall 2016SPANISH 630Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Fall 2016SPANISH 990Thesis
Spring 2016SPANISH 321The Structure of Modern Spanish
Spring 2016SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Spring 2016SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2015SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2015SPANISH 990Thesis
Spring 2015SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Spring 2015SPANISH 321The Structure of Modern Spanish
Spring 2015SPANISH 699Directed Study
Spring 2015SPANISH 899Independent Reading
Fall 2014SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Fall 2014SPANISH 446Topics in Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2014SPANISH 630Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Fall 2014SPANISH 899Independent Reading
Fall 2014SPANISH 990Thesis
Spring 2014SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Spring 2014SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2013SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Fall 2013SPANISH 815Seminar in Language: Modern Spanish
Fall 2013SPANISH 990Thesis
Spring 2013SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Spring 2013SPANISH 630Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Fall 2012SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Fall 2012SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Spring 2012SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Spring 2012SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Fall 2011SPANISH 320Spanish Phonetics
Fall 2011SPANISH 327Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

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