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Lectures were informative, though the reading that was provided wasn't helpful. Lectures were, at worst, somewhat boring, but extremely fascinating other times. Exams were very straight forward. Guest lecturers were cool. Very good professor.Rate My Professors ↗
I really liked this class! I'm a STEM major and didn't have that much interest in CSD, so I sometimes felt bored during the lectures, but we covered a lot of great topics. Some of it was genuinely fascinating. Her exams were easy to prepare for and very straightforward.Rate My Professors ↗
I really enjoyed this class with Rita! She's incredibly knowledgeable, and we covered a wide range of topics. I took it out of interest and learned a lot, especially thanks to the excellent guest speakers. Her grading is fair, and exams are straightforward if you review the slides—no surprises, just pay attention and prepare.Rate My Professors ↗
She was nice, but had a lot of small text on slides. To make up for it, she posts slides with exactly what you need to know. Tests were pretty easy, and overall pretty easy class.Rate My Professors ↗
While this professor is a very great person and good lecturer, there are few things that make up the grade. She also graded a bit harshly on many of the quizzes and the two exams for many things that are largely opinion based, which I thought to be unfair.Rate My Professors ↗
Great professor and fun to listen to. Textbook not necessary and homework, quizzes and exams are easy. Don't necessarily NEED to show up for lectures but definitely recommend. Definitely take this course.Rate My Professors ↗
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Examines how cultural and linguistic diversity impacts Communication Sciences and Disorders, focusing on Spanish-English and African American English speakers in the US.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.72 GPA, 82.8% A/AB (n=192 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.74 GPA, 82.6% A/AB (n=184 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2025–Spring 2026Individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis is an individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an independent study course arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Independent study as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleResearch and Thesis is an advanced level mentored reading and research course for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Studies offering advanced level mentored reading and research for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sampleDistinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | CS&D 120 | Culture, Language, and Communication |
| Spring 2027 | CS&D 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CS&D 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CS&D 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | CS&D 799 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | CS&D 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CS&D 999 | Independent Studies |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 240 | Language Development in Children and Adolescents |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 899 | Capstone Study in Audiology |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 999 | Independent Studies |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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