It’s that time again. The time when students sneakily open their laptops in class to register for classes and begin making advisor appointments. As you sign up for classes, here are some suggestions for classes you may not have thought about taking. And, no, BA 101 is not listed.
EDST 111 — Educational Issues & Problems
What: This class uses real case studies to examine problems that educators are faced with. According to the course description, “Students will critically examine how we have arrived at this intricate moment in American schooling, as well as how social change has influenced schooling and vice versa.”
When: 8:30-9:50 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: 123 Global Scholars Hall
Instructor: ChiXapkaid Pavel
+ Discussion T 2-2:50, W 9-9:50, or R 11-11:50 or 3-3:50
TA 250- Acting 1
What: An introduction to the basics of theater acting. No experience necessary, seriously. It’s a physical class consisting of a lot of games, warm-ups, and an increase in self-awareness. It culminates with the performance of a monologue.
When: 10-11:50 or 2-3:50 MWF
Where: 102 or 202 Villard
Instructor: Salame, Rorem, Gray, or Yeadon
MUS 281 — Music of the Woodstock Generation
What: Part history, part music class, what better way to earn credits than a class about the legacy of the 1960s told through the perspective of its music? According to professor Larry Wayte, “Learn what it was that the ‘hippies’ celebrated at Woodstock and how the musical performances served to focus that celebration.’” Any class that covers Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix can’t be a bad one.
When: 12-1:50 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: 250 Clinical Services Building
Instructor: Larry Wayte
SCAN 315 — Swedish Film, Family and the Welfare State
What: Pippi Longstocking is a hot topic in this class, which examines cinematic culture in the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. According to Amanda Doxtater, the course’s professor, “we’ll also look at how filmic representations of family contributed to the foundation of the welfare state in Sweden and reflect its current challenges.”
When: 12-1:20 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: 117 Global Scholars Hall
Instructor: Amanda Doxtater
+ Discussion, 11-11:50 (106 FR) or 12-12:50 (353 PLC) Fridays
PSY 366 — Cultural & Mental Health
What: The course description says, “Role of culture in the definition and maintenance of mental health and the definition and treatment of mental illness.” There’s a lot of stigma around mental illnesses. Being that they’re extremely common, it’s responsible to be educated on them. According to the syllabus, this class cover a variety of topics including personality disorders, eating disorders, addiction and trauma and dissociation.
When: 2-3:20 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
Where: 101 Living Learning Center South
Instructor: Pamela Birrell