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LAUREL BASTIAN

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 9 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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GB300 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
GB 300 is a horrible class, but Laurel made it bearable. She was positive and offered valuable feedback on all my assigned work. She was always available for out of class help. She was a fair grader and I would definitely take another class with her.
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Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
I had Laurel for GB300 which is why I chose to take INTLBUS320 with her. I got A's in both. In this class, there is a good amount of busy work but it is all very easy (weekly 4 point quizzes and reflections). You have to do a solo presentation, group presentation, and a short final report. No exams. Class time is all group discussion; no lectures.
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GB300 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
First of all, this is the most useless course I've ever taken. Those reading need to take this online. Laurel is incredibly annoying and gives the most unclear instructions it's almost unbelievable. Also your typical social justice warrior type and talks down to you like a child.
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GB320 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
Class has long reading every other day, usually quizzed on or need to write a reflection. Group discussions during class. The class drags on forever and she treats you like kindergarteners. More work than expected but grades fairly easy.
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GENBUS300 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Laurel is a great professor and does her best to ensure that students know her clear expectations and how grading will work. This class demands many outside hours of work, but she prepares you the best for your final investigative report.
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GENBUS300 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
I thought this course was very easy. Laurel makes it really easy to do well on the assignments. You work in groups every class/she barely lectures. You have multiple small busy work assignments due each week, but very doable. I thought Laurel was very nice and really cared about her students.
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Classes with LAUREL BASTIAN

Intercultural Communication in Business develops awareness of cultural influences on business attitudes and backgrounds.

No offering record · Fall 2019

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2015–Fall 2019

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2019GENBUS/INTLBUS 320Intercultural Communication in Business
Spring 2019GENBUS/INTLBUS 320Intercultural Communication in Business
Fall 2018GENBUS/INTLBUS 320Intercultural Communication in Business
Spring 2018GENBUS/INTLBUS 320Intercultural Communication in Business

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