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Joshua Armstrong

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 18 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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FR211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Great professor, very passionate about the subject which was reflected into interesting lectures. Took French 211 just to fill a credit but it ended up being the best class I have taken.
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FR271 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Prof Armstrong is awesome, hes got the right blend of uplifting and charming energy without being overbearing and annoying. Hes funny as all get out which helps break tension. In terms of grading hes a fairly easy grader, and is very reasonable and understanding when it comes to missed class days/assignments.
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FR211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
I took French 211 last semester, and I loved it! At first, I wasn't very enthusiastic about taking the class since it was only to fulfill a requirement, but it ended up being my favorite. Professor Armstrong is a genuine, chill guy, and he is knowledgeable on the topics we covered. The class was manageable, and I would definitely recommend it.
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FR211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Super chill dude and a great professor. Funny but very knowledgable about the class content. Easy A if you attend class for attendance points, I never did the readings but could still do well on papers. Honestly what made the class was my TA (shoutout Fabian) but there's another who was awful. Usually didn't pay attention and was completely fine
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FR211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Armstrong was a good professor overall, didn't make things too difficult for students. Had around 5 quizzes total, all based on what was taught during lecture -- attend lectures if you want to pass the class! Midterms were fine, mostly just papers.
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FR211 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Josh is an awesome prof! His class is very simple, the readings are straight forward, and the quizzes are easy if you do the readings and pay attention. This is a literature course, so expect quite a bit of reading, but I was shocked at how little writing there was for this class. Only one mid-term paper (1 page) and a final paper (2 pages).
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Classes with Joshua Armstrong

FRENCH 462

French/francophone Cultural Studies Across the Centuries

3 credits

Study of how culture evolved over French history relative to a chosen topic, taught in French as part of Francophone Cultural Studies Across the Centuries.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Joshua Armstrong

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sample
FRENCH 672

Topics in Literature and Culture

3 credits

Graduate seminar exploring a specific topic in French/Francophone literature and culture, analyzing texts/film in historical contexts using diverse methodologies, taught in French.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Joshua Armstrong

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027FRENCH 280Exploring Paris
Spring 2027FRENCH 462French/francophone Cultural Studies Across the Centuries
Spring 2027FRENCH 672Topics in Literature and Culture
Spring 2027FRENCH 799Independent Study
Spring 2027FRENCH 990Individual Research
Fall 2026FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Fall 2026FRENCH 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026FRENCH 799Independent Study
Fall 2026FRENCH 990Individual Research

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