Well, that happened quickly. Somehow, it’s already week eight — time to register for winter term.
There are 4,730 courses being offered this winter and with that staggering number generally comes anxiety about how to craft the perfect schedule. But you’re in luck, because we’ve saved you some of the hassle of navigating that long list. Here are 13 courses that we think are particularly interesting.
1. Anthropology — ANTH114: Pirates and Piracy (4 credits)
“Examines the political and economic origins and legacies of piracy through 500 years of history in the Americas, Europe and Africa.”
Mon./Wed. 2-3:20 p.m.
CRN: 26920
2. Metal smithing and jewelry — ARTM257: Intro to Jewel & Metals (4 credits)
“Explores developing and constructing jewelry and objects rooted in material culture. Introduces historical and contemporary work through image presentations, lectures and independent research.”
Mon./Wed. 12-2:50 p.m.
CRN: 20745
3. English — ENG381: Film, Media and Culture (4 credits)
“Study of film and media as aesthetic objects that engage with communities identified by class, gender, race, ethnicity and sexuality.”
Thur. 6-8:50 p.m.
CRN: 22089
4. Folklore — FLR250: Intro to Folklore (4 credits)
“The process and genres of traditional (i.e., folk) patterning; the relations between these forms of expression and other arts, especially English and American literature.”
Mon./Wed. 12-1:20 p.m., discussion Fri. 12-12:50 p.m.
CRN: 26383
5. Music — MUS281: Music Woodstock Generation (4 credits)
“Examines the relationship between popular music and social upheavals in the United States during the 1960s.”
Tue./Thur. 12-1:50 p.m.
CRN: 24429
6. Women’s and gender studies — WGS201: Intro To Queer Studies (4 credits)
“Introduction to the study of sexuality and society from a queer studies interdisciplinary perspective.”
Mon./Wed. 4-5:20 p.m.
CRN: 25792
7. Comparative literature — COLT370: Comparative Comics (4 credits)
“Examines genre of narrative from a comparative and global standpoint, reviewing the impact of comics and other visual media on questions of national, regional, and ethnic identity.”
Mon./Wed. 5-6:20 p.m.
CRN: 26191
8. Linguistics — LING294: Child Language (4 credits)
“Systematic survey of language structure and representation presented through the lens of language acquisition. Sounds, words, phrases, discourse and pragmatics in typically and atypically developing children.”
Tue./Thur. 8:30-9:50 a.m.
CRN: 23474
9. Martial arts — PEMA199: Women’s Self Defense (2 credits)
Mon./Wed. 12-12:50 p.m., lab Mon. 1-1:50 p.m. or Tue./Thur. 11-11:50 a.m., lab Fri. 11-11:50 a.m.
CRNs: 26518, 26521, respectively
10. Martial arts — PEMA255: Kickboxing (1 credit)
“This dynamic martial art includes punching and kicking skills, techniques and the rules of competitive kickboxing. Develops balance, flexibility and strength. All PE courses are repeatable once for credit.”
Tue./Thur. 9-9:50 a.m. or Mon./Wed. 3-3:50 p.m.
CRNs: 24742, 26808, respectively
11. Philosophy — PHIL123: Internet, Sociology & Philosophy (4 credits)
“Introduction to philosophical problems of the Internet. Primary focus on social, political and ethical issues with discussion of epistemological and metaphysical topics.”
Mon./Wed./Fri. 1-1:50 p.m.
CRN: 24863
12. Fitness — PEF321: Latin Fusion (1 credit)
“Fitness and dance moves to Latin rhythm and music: salsa, meringue, cumbia, and others. Simple enough for beginners yet can challenge the fitness of advanced exercisers. Repeatable once for credit.”
Mon./Wed. 1-1:50 p.m.
CRN: 24667
13. Outdoor pursuits — PEO371: Snow Camping (2 credits)
“Emphasis on winter camping skills, campsite selection, construction of snow shelters, winter route finding and survival techniques.”
Jan. 7-Feb. 18, Wed. 7-8:50 p.m.
CRN: 24796
Registration begins on Monday, Nov. 17 and runs through Wednesday, Nov. 26. The winter 2015 classes schedule and registration priority schedule are available online.