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SHAWN HANNAN

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 2 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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COMARTS 100
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
He is a very tough grader, I actually tried very hard in this class an barely got an AB. Although he is funny and pretty cool, he is still a harsh grader.
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COMARTS 100
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He was a fair, understanding professor. He cares about his students, and he always kept things interesting.
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Classes with SHAWN HANNAN

COMARTS 100

Introduction to Speech Composition

3 credits

Introduction to Speech Composition teaches audience-centered public speaking and writing to build confidence and research skills.

No offering record · Spring 2023

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Opeoluwa TaiwoCaitlin Mayer+18 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2018–Spring 2023

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Spring 2023COMARTS 100Introduction to Speech Composition
Fall 2022COMARTS 100Introduction to Speech Composition

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