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JOHN PRUSYNSKI

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 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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SCANST201 · course not matched2020-12-18

Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5

I absolutely loved taking John's class! He was a great alternative to Peggy and he genuinely cares about his students both inside and outside of class. He is funny and he is very easy going. I learned a lot from this class and I urge anyone considering taking third semester (or beyond) to go with John.

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Classes with JOHN PRUSYNSKI

SCANDST 201

Second Year Norwegian

4 credits

SCANDST 201 is a second-year Norwegian course focusing on reading literature, grammar review, and conversation.

No offering record · Fall 2020

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John Prusynski

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Fall 2016–Fall 2020 · limited sample

SCANDST 404

Languages of Northern Europe

2–4 credits

SCANDST 404 introduces languages of Northern Europe like Sami and Estonian, covering grammar, culture, and literature.

No offering record · Fall 2020

John Prusynski Michael Knudson+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2017–Fall 2017 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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Term	Course	Title
Fall 2020	SCANDST 201	Second Year Norwegian
Fall 2020	SCANDST 404	Languages of Northern Europe
Spring 2016	SCANDST 102	Second Semester Norwegian
Fall 2015	SCANDST 101	First Semester Norwegian

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Instructor identity & provenance

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