Current instructor

Ruben Medina

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Raw average: 3.77/5 from 30 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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SPAN222 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He was an amazing professor, and I genuinely enjoyed class. 10/10 would take again!
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468 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
I have rewritten this review 10 times and no matter what it always "goes against the community guidelines"
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SPAN469 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
I loved prof medina, he is so smart and very funny. The classes are both lecture and participation heavy, but it's not difficult to maintain an A. Lots of readings but all very very interesting!
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SPANISH · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
It is very difficult to stay engaged with his lectures. There is not much discussion and it is pretty lecture heavy. Easy grader however.
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SPAN346 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Very understanding under difficult circumstances, inspirational and really dedicated
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SPAN469 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
He's deducted to teacher, amazing lectures and is passionate, get ready to read, but everything you read is interesting
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Classes with Ruben Medina

CHICLA 699

Directed Study

1–3 credits

Directed Study involves advanced independent research, readings, or projects that are mentored by faculty.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).

Michael LightArmando Ibarra+13 more

No recorded grade history

CHICLA/SPANISH 222

Introduction to Latinx Cultures

3 credits

Introduction to the culture and history of Mexican and Latin American origin people in the U.S., focusing on diversity, hybridity, and socio-political issues.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.86 GPA, 93.2% A/AB (n=74 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.74 GPA, 90.1% A/AB (n=111 letter grades).

Ruben Medina

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2026
CHICLA/SPANISH 469

Topics in Latinx Culture

3 credits

Explores the cultural evolution of Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, and other U.S. Latinx groups in relation to their countries of origin.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.40 GPA, 68.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.69 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.79 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).

Ruben Medina

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sample
SPANISH 990

Thesis

1–12 credits

Thesis course involving independent research and writing for graduate students under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Juan EgeaRajiv Rao+13 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027CHICLA 699Directed Study
Spring 2027CHICLA/SPANISH 222Introduction to Latinx Cultures
Spring 2027CHICLA/SPANISH 469Topics in Latinx Culture
Spring 2027SPANISH 990Thesis
Fall 2026CHICLA 328Cultures and Histories Topics in Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies
Fall 2026CHICLA 699Directed Study
Fall 2026CHICLA/SPANISH 364Survey of Latinx/e Popular Culture
Fall 2026SPANISH 990Thesis

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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