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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 322

Modern French and Francophone Literature

3 credits

Introduction to important literary works of modernity from the French Revolution to the twenty-first century, taught in French.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Joshua Armstrong

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Fall 2021–Spring 2026
FRENCH 947

Seminar: Literature Questions

3 credits

A graduate seminar on French literature and culture, taught in French, organized thematically or by time period.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Joshua Armstrong

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

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Spring 2026FRENCH 322Modern French and Francophone Literature
Spring 2026FRENCH 947Seminar: Literature Questions
Spring 2026FRENCH 990Individual Research
Fall 2025FRENCH 211French Literary and Interdisciplinary Studies
Fall 2025FRENCH 569Critical Approaches to Literature and Culture: French and Francophone Perspectives
Fall 2025FRENCH 990Individual Research
Spring 2025FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Spring 2025FRENCH 750Research Laboratory I: Introduction to Graduate Research
Fall 2024FRENCH 211French Literary and Interdisciplinary Studies
Fall 2024FRENCH 322Modern French and Francophone Literature
Fall 2024FRENCH 990Individual Research
Spring 2024FRENCH 211French Literary and Interdisciplinary Studies
Spring 2024FRENCH 569Critical Approaches to Literature and Culture: French and Francophone Perspectives
Spring 2024FRENCH 990Individual Research
Fall 2023FRENCH 467Aspects of Contemporary French Literature
Fall 2023FRENCH 990Individual Research
Spring 2023FRENCH 211French Literary and Interdisciplinary Studies
Spring 2023FRENCH 947Seminar: Literature Questions
Spring 2023FRENCH 990Individual Research
Fall 2022FRENCH 750Research Laboratory I: Introduction to Graduate Research
Fall 2022FRENCH 752Research Laboratory Ii: Producing Professional Research
Fall 2022FRENCH 990Individual Research
Spring 2022FRENCH 799Independent Study
Spring 2022FRENCH 990Individual Research
Fall 2021FRENCH 228Intermediate Language and Culture
Fall 2021FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Fall 2021FRENCH 948Seminar: Literature Questions
Fall 2021FRENCH 990Individual Research
Spring 2020FRENCH 211French Literary and Interdisciplinary Studies
Spring 2020FRENCH 322Modern French and Francophone Literature
Fall 2019FRENCH 467Aspects of Contemporary French Literature
Spring 2019FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Spring 2019FRENCH 322Modern French and Francophone Literature
Spring 2019FRENCH 799Independent Study
Spring 2019FRENCH 990Individual Research
Fall 2018FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Fall 2018FRENCH 990Individual Research
Spring 2018FRENCH 228Intermediate Language and Culture
Spring 2018FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Spring 2018FRENCH 990Individual Research
Fall 2017FRENCH 799Independent Study
Fall 2017FRENCH 947Seminar: Literature Questions
Fall 2017FRENCH 990Individual Research
Spring 2017FRENCH 228Intermediate Language and Culture
Spring 2017FRENCH 322Modern French and Francophone Literature
Fall 2016FRENCH 322Modern French and Francophone Literature
Fall 2016FRENCH 990Individual Research
Spring 2016FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Spring 2016FRENCH 325Visual Culture in French/francophone Studies
Fall 2015FRENCH 322Modern French and Francophone Literature
Fall 2015FRENCH 799Independent Study
Spring 2015FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Spring 2015FRENCH 325Visual Culture in French/francophone Studies
Fall 2014FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Fall 2014FRENCH 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2014FRENCH 799Independent Study
Spring 2014FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French
Spring 2014FRENCH 312Advanced Writing Workshop
Fall 2013FRENCH 271Literature, Comics, and Film in French

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