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Looking for college class recommendations? Here are five more suggestions for courses every college student should take a look at.
Here are a few more suggestions for classes undergraduate students should consider. If you have any recommendations of your own, please contribute your ideas to the discussion down below!
- World religions. How much do you know about religions other than your own? As we move to a global economy, so many world conflicts center upon religion. A good world religion class will help you understand these conflicts much better, and maybe cause you to reflect differently on your own religion.
- Popular culture/media studies classes. Students find these classes enjoyable and thought-provoking. Lest you think that popular culture is “just entertainment” and not worthy of scholarly consideration, consider how many hours a week you and everyone you know watch TV, listen to music, go on-line, read magazines, and otherwise engage in popular culture use. Since human beings are spending so much time with popular culture, shouldn’t the impact of popular culture on society be considered in a classroom setting?
- Science “issues” classes. Most schools require students to take a few science classes, so they include less difficult classes for non-majors. These classes have names like “Humans and Other Animals” and “Earth Science for Everybody.” Although science majors sometimes sneer at these course titles, these aren’t blow-off classes. Usually they’re surprisingly interesting and will give you a layperson’s understanding of how scientific issues affect society.
- Ethnic studies classes. Take a class about your own ethnicity and a class about somebody else’s. These classes can be downright uncomfortable at times, but you’ll learn from that discomfort.
- Languages. Learning a language is time consuming, and once you’re in the working world, you’re not going to have time. Fluency in a foreign language can be a big plus on a résumé. And if you know another language, you may have the opportunity to study abroad in some fabulous places.
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