SPAN 4450
SPANSpecial Topics in Linguistics
26 sections · 350 total students
Avg GPA3.12+0.36 vs dept avg (2.76)
DWF rate15.4%Dept avg: 21.0%
In person62%of sections
Online0%of sections
In person 62%+Online 0%+Other / hybrid 39%= 100%
Grade distribution
Aggregated across all 26 sections · 350 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 26 sections and 350 students through Fall 2025, students in this course most commonly earn a A with a predicted average GPA of 3.33.
Low confidencein person:GPA 2.99·16 sections
Predictions are computed using exponentially-weighted historical data, giving more weight to recent semesters. This is not a guarantee of your personal grade outcome.
GPA trend over time
Average GPA per semester · dashed line = department average
Recent sections
| Term | Instructor | Students | Avg GPA | DWF % | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | — | 9 | 3.88 | 11.1% | hybrid |
| Fall 2023 | — | 7 | 2.86 | 0.0% | hybrid |
| Summer 2023 | — | 6 | 3.83 | 0.0% | unknown |
| Spring 2022 | — | 7 | 2.17 | 57.1% | in person |
| Fall 2021 | — | 8 | 3.17 | 25.0% | unknown |
| Spring 2021 | — | 14 | 3.46 | 7.1% | unknown |
| Summer 2020 | — | 14 | 3.25 | 7.1% | unknown |
| Summer 2019 | — | 11 | 2.30 | 36.4% | hybrid |
| Fall 2018 | — | 6 | 2.83 | 16.7% | in person |
| Spring 2018 | — | 14 | 3.25 | 14.3% | in person |
| Summer 2018 | — | 12 | 3.08 | 8.3% | hybrid |
| Spring 2017 | — | 17 | 3.00 | 23.5% | in person |
| Summer 2017 | — | 11 | 3.10 | 0.0% | unknown |
| Spring 2016 | — | 8 | 2.75 | 25.0% | in person |
| Spring 2015 | — | 14 | 3.46 | 0.0% | in person |
| Summer 2015 | — | 11 | 3.63 | 27.3% | in person |
| Fall 2013 | — | 17 | 3.13 | 5.9% | in person |
| Spring 2013 | — | 30 | 3.04 | 3.3% | in person |
| Summer 2013 | — | 10 | 3.44 | 10.0% | in person |
| Fall 2011 | — | 17 | 3.31 | 23.5% | in person |
Data from official GSU grade distribution records · 2005–2026 · Aggregate only — no individual student records. GPA uses a 4.30 scale. DWF rate = % of students with D, WF, or F. Learn more