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Iman Sheydaei

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 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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ENGL-179 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
I took this class over the winterim, so there was a lot of homework every day. It was all incredibly easy as long as you skimmed the material and looked at the lectures. Iman was very understanding and gave us extra resources if we needed them. I wasn't expecting to like this class, but the content built on itself really well. I'd recommend it!
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ENGL-179 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Iman is a great professor who is clearly very passionate about his lecture topics. If you need to take an ethnics studies for your major/college requirements, I think this is a great choice!! Overall, ENGL 179 is not a very difficult course; just attend lecture and skim the readings at minimum.
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Classes with Iman Sheydaei

ENGL 179

Introduction to Language and Ideology

3 credits

An introduction to language and ideology that explores myths and perceptions of English usage in the US through a linguistic and anti-racist lens.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Iman Sheydaei

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ENGL 319

Language, Race, and Identity

3 credits

Examines the relation of culture and genetics to language properties, covering American English dialects, language disorders, and social identity.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Iman Sheydaei

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
ENGL 516

English Grammar in Use

3 credits

ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN USE covers functions of English grammar in various contexts and text types, involving analysis of spoken and written English across genres and settings.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Iman Sheydaei

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sample

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ENGL 179Introduction to Language and Ideology
Spring 2027ENGL 319Language, Race, and Identity
Spring 2027ENGL 516English Grammar in Use
Fall 2026ENGL 214The English Language
Fall 2026ENGL 318Second Language Acquisition
Fall 2026ESL 118Academic Writing II

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