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Modern Languages

Scott Gaines

LIN2733 · LING1 · LING001 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

Take Gaines for LING1 if you want a , and very doable A with real learning.

Best fit · Easy A HunterAmazing lecturesCaring and kindEasy weekly quizzesFinal is past quizzesExtra credit available
  • Near-perfect ratings with
  • and clear criteria
  • Passionate, funny lectures make intro linguistics feel light and memorable

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

Nearly all reported grades are A or A+, with retakes, , and a .

Both online and ; online emphasizes and flexible pacing.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Intro linguistics stays beginner-level when you watch lectures and keep up with light weekly work.

Online and and clearly explained; a few online students rate difficulty a bit higher if .

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

82/100

Most recent comments , though showing up or watching lectures still helps.

; in-person has mixed older mandatory notes but many No answers.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

99/100

and repeatedly says TAKE HIM.

Recommendation enthusiasm is unanimous across online and in-person.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

94/100

, and almost all A/A+ outcomes.

Format shift

and feedback; and fair grading.

Workload

Light

78/100

Weekly quizzes, discussions, and a handful of homeworks; most weeks feel light if you stay current.

Format shift

Online students note variable assignment count by week; and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Students call lectures amazing, clear, funny, and and strong support.

Format shift

Praise for teaching quality is equally strong online and in person.

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Mix of , and a cumulative final from past work.

Format shift

Online leans quiz and discussion heavy; but .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person sections praise , and a caring vibe; attendance is often optional or only lightly enforced.

Main concern

A and not skipping if you want to keep pace.

What students said

“The final is basically a combo of all the previous tests. One of the .”
LING1
“ and and I actually learned a lot about linguistics!”
LING001
“No midterm, just some homework, 4 quizzes, & final, which are easy if you study a little and listen to lectures.”
LING1

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online LING1 is extremely easy and flexible: , and a final built from past quizzes.

Main concern

Stay on top of weekly work; the if it is familiar material.

What students said

“Class is extremely easy but you still learn a lot. I love his personality and you can genuinely tell that he cares a lot about his students”
LING1
“ !”
LING001
“Many opportunities to get an A ( .). TAKE THIS CLASS PLEASE!”
LING1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

the , and weekly quizzes are manageable with lecture review.

Final from past quizzesMultiple quiz attemptsNo midterm oftenClear study path

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; quizzes are easy if you listen in lecture.

Final combo of previous testsEasy quizzesLittle to no midterm
“The previous tests.”
LING1
“No midterm, just some homework, 4 quizzes, & final, which are easy if you study a little and listen to lectures.”
LING1

Online

as accumulation of past quizzes and .

Final from past quizzesWeekly easy quizzesMultiple attempts
“ !”
LING001
“ .”
LING1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ . Honestly he's SO kind and understanding. Class is extremely easy but you still learn a lot. !!”

Voice snapshots generated from 23 reviews (12 online, 11 in person), highlighting teaching care, easy A structure, and quiz-based finals. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“Absolutely without a doubt the in-person AND online classes.”

🅰️ Easy A Path

92/100

“Many opportunities to get an A ( .).”

❤️ Student Care

96/100

“he truly makes sure every student is cared for and really just wants you to suceed!”

📝 Friendly Finals

88/100

“my only scare was that the , but it is basically just a big version of !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • you can tell he really loves what he does and cares for linguistics as a whole
  • Lectures are hilarious
  • his lectures make you understand them clearly

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Class is extremely easy but you still learn a lot
  • !
  • homework and

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He's always willing to help and he knows his stuff!!
  • He genuinely wants everyone to do well

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

23

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

23 detailed reviews from 2017-2026, , and recommendation.

Inside 23 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 522
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

LING119 reviews
LING0013 reviews
LIN27331 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

21 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 8 · A 11

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1