College Stuff

Juniper · 10-10-2008, 10:31 PM

Since so many of us are in college at the moment (or work there, or just think it's funny that some of us are still doing it...whateves) and we've yammered about college stuff on other threads, y'know...here's a dedicated one.

I'm working on my schedule for winter quarter. I get to register next Tuesday.

So how does this sound? Looks like I'm taking
Physics - Stars, Galaxies, & the Cosmos
Philosophy - Inductive Logic
English - Intro to Literary Study II
English - Post-Colonial Texts

Four is plenty!

Now I have to write a poetry paper -- I wrote the rough draft, but it's BAD. Due Tuesday.
Got a history exam on Monday.
Got my British lit exam on Monday.
Got a mid-size project for a client due Monday.

Gonna be a busy weekend.

Bullitt · 10-10-2008, 11:41 PM

Current courses:
HIST 211 American History Colonial Era to the Civil War
HIST 321 Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 324 Medieval Europe
HIST 357 Islam and the West
HIST 441 American Religious History

Just finishing mid-term exam week, three papers to write this weekend, one more exam next week, then Fall break.

5 more history courses next Spring semester, then I'm done and grajamacated except for two General Ed. classes.

Undertoad · 10-11-2008, 12:01 AM

Man I envy you these topics. I would like to take these classes.

Juniper · 10-11-2008, 12:21 AM

Bullitt, how the hell do you keep all those history courses straight in your head? I like to have different subjects going, so I can change focus every now and then.

I'm not happy about having to take lots of English classes at the same time, but at least I get to spread it out some between literature, tech writing, and journalism. After winter quarter, that's about all I'll have left.

My current courses are
History 103 Modern Europe 19th-20th c
English 300 Intro to Literary Study I (poetry)
English 351 British Texts 16th c to Medieval
English 330 Business Writing

HungLikeJesus · 10-11-2008, 12:34 AM

Clone thread: College Stiff.

Juniper · 10-11-2008, 12:36 AM

College Smurf?
College Snuff?
Collage Stuff? (like...um, glue & modge podge?)

Juniper · 10-11-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Man I envy you these topics. I would like to take these classes.

Some colleges let old folks audit courses for free, just show 'em your AARP card.

J/k

Bullitt · 10-11-2008, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juniper

Bullitt, how the hell do you keep all those history courses straight in your head? I like to have different subjects going, so I can change focus every now and then.

I'm not happy about having to take lots of English classes at the same time, but at least I get to spread it out some between literature, tech writing, and journalism. After winter quarter, that's about all I'll have left.

My current courses are
History 103 Modern Europe 19th-20th c
English 300 Intro to Literary Study I (poetry)
English 351 British Texts 16th c to Medieval
English 330 Business Writing

I can keep them straight because they are about distinctly different topics. Pretty easy for me. Plus there is some overlap between classes. Example being the difference between a slave society and a society with slaves being covered and explored in my civil war class as well as my american history class. And exploring the religious roots of our nation and how it helped shape history in american history and american religious history.

DanaC · 10-11-2008, 08:06 AM

I have two full year modules and two single semester modules (one in semester 1, then the next in Semester 2).

One of the two major modules is the Dissertation module, so that's just occasional guidance, the rest is you going off researching something. The other major module is:

Hist3620 - Harmony and Discord: Making of Gender in Early Industrial England

This semester's minor module is:

Hist3718 - The Second Hundred Years War: Britain versus France c.1715-1815.

Last week was week 2 of the semester and I presented a 15 minute talk (with accompanying handouts) on the question:

"How useful is the concept of 'Separate Spheres' in understanding constructions of gender?"

I have to submit a 1000 word text version of the talk by Monday.

I've also engaged in a scored VLE forum debate on Anglo-French relations during the long eighteenth century, which included an initial submission (1/2 the mark) of 350 words and contributions to other threads (1/2 the mark) in the same section. I chose to focus on a question relating to the pre-revolutionary era (1783-1793):

"Was this period of peace between Britain and France one of friendship or exhaustion?"

Which, gave me the perfect opportunity to use my all-time favourite Tom Paine quote *grins*:

"Wearied with war, and tired of human butchery, they sat down to rest and called it peace." (Rights of Man Pt 2, 1792).

How perfect is that? lol.

Alongside this I am doing some reading around issues that relate to my (hopeful) dissertation topic.

For the two taught modules and the dissertation together, I am probably averaging about 25 - 35 hours study/reading each week.

I was really a bit nervy about the second hundred years module, because of the heavy focus on military history. But I am loving it! It's really interesting and it is tying a bunch of stuff together for me...filling in some gaps.

TheMercenary · 10-11-2008, 08:09 AM

And I am working on my scedule to pay for 2 kids trying figure out their schedules for college.

DanaC · 10-11-2008, 08:14 AM

*chuckles*

dar512 · 10-11-2008, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juniper

Some colleges let old folks audit courses for free, just show 'em your AARP card.

J/k

That was really cold...

to kick an old unemployed guy.

Treasenuak · 10-11-2008, 12:46 PM

-pets dar- Poor old unemployed guy. You should go to college!

(after two false starts, I'm considering going to the International Gemology something-or-other and getting diamond and colored-stone certified then working for a jeweler. Yes, I can't remember the name. No, I'm not drunk. Yes, I'm distracted by the mini-Trea bouncing on my lap)

Clodfobble · 10-11-2008, 03:50 PM

My mom did that. Actually I don't think she graduated. But I remember being about 4 and thumbing through her big sample book of pretty rocks.

Treasenuak · 10-11-2008, 05:53 PM

I find gemstones fascinating... like any red-blooded woman! The opportunity to WORK with them would be delightful!!

10-10-2008, 10:31 PM	#1
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	College Stuff Since so many of us are in college at the moment (or work there, or just think it's funny that some of us are still doing it...whateves) and we've yammered about college stuff on other threads, y'know...here's a dedicated one. I'm working on my schedule for winter quarter. I get to register next Tuesday. So how does this sound? Looks like I'm taking Physics - Stars, Galaxies, & the Cosmos Philosophy - Inductive Logic English - Intro to Literary Study II English - Post-Colonial Texts Four is plenty! Now I have to write a poetry paper -- I wrote the rough draft, but it's BAD. Due Tuesday. Got a history exam on Monday. Got my British lit exam on Monday. Got a mid-size project for a client due Monday. Gonna be a busy weekend.

10-10-2008, 11:41 PM	#2
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Current courses: HIST 211 American History Colonial Era to the Civil War HIST 321 Civil War and Reconstruction HIST 324 Medieval Europe HIST 357 Islam and the West HIST 441 American Religious History Just finishing mid-term exam week, three papers to write this weekend, one more exam next week, then Fall break. 5 more history courses next Spring semester, then I'm done and grajamacated except for two General Ed. classes. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

10-11-2008, 12:34 AM	#5
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Clone thread: College Stiff. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

10-11-2008, 08:06 AM	#9
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I have two full year modules and two single semester modules (one in semester 1, then the next in Semester 2). One of the two major modules is the Dissertation module, so that's just occasional guidance, the rest is you going off researching something. The other major module is: Hist3620 - Harmony and Discord: Making of Gender in Early Industrial England This semester's minor module is: Hist3718 - The Second Hundred Years War: Britain versus France c.1715-1815. Last week was week 2 of the semester and I presented a 15 minute talk (with accompanying handouts) on the question: "How useful is the concept of 'Separate Spheres' in understanding constructions of gender?" I have to submit a 1000 word text version of the talk by Monday. I've also engaged in a scored VLE forum debate on Anglo-French relations during the long eighteenth century, which included an initial submission (1/2 the mark) of 350 words and contributions to other threads (1/2 the mark) in the same section. I chose to focus on a question relating to the pre-revolutionary era (1783-1793): "Was this period of peace between Britain and France one of friendship or exhaustion?" Which, gave me the perfect opportunity to use my all-time favourite Tom Paine quote grins: "Wearied with war, and tired of human butchery, they sat down to rest and called it peace." (Rights of Man Pt 2, 1792). How perfect is that? lol. Alongside this I am doing some reading around issues that relate to my (hopeful) dissertation topic. For the two taught modules and the dissertation together, I am probably averaging about 25 - 35 hours study/reading each week. I was really a bit nervy about the second hundred years module, because of the heavy focus on military history. But I am loving it! It's really interesting and it is tying a bunch of stuff together for me...filling in some gaps. Last edited by DanaC; 10-11-2008 at 08:12 AM.

10-11-2008, 08:09 AM	#10
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	And I am working on my scedule to pay for 2 kids trying figure out their schedules for college. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-11-2008, 12:01 AM	#3
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Man I envy you these topics. I would like to take these classes.

10-11-2008, 12:21 AM	#4
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Bullitt, how the hell do you keep all those history courses straight in your head? I like to have different subjects going, so I can change focus every now and then. I'm not happy about having to take lots of English classes at the same time, but at least I get to spread it out some between literature, tech writing, and journalism. After winter quarter, that's about all I'll have left. My current courses are History 103 Modern Europe 19th-20th c English 300 Intro to Literary Study I (poetry) English 351 British Texts 16th c to Medieval English 330 Business Writing

10-11-2008, 12:36 AM	#6
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	College Smurf? College Snuff? Collage Stuff? (like...um, glue & modge podge?)

10-11-2008, 08:14 AM	#11
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	chuckles

10-11-2008, 12:46 PM	#13
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	-pets dar- Poor old unemployed guy. You should go to college! (after two false starts, I'm considering going to the International Gemology something-or-other and getting diamond and colored-stone certified then working for a jeweler. Yes, I can't remember the name. No, I'm not drunk. Yes, I'm distracted by the mini-Trea bouncing on my lap)

10-11-2008, 03:50 PM	#14
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	My mom did that. Actually I don't think she graduated. But I remember being about 4 and thumbing through her big sample book of pretty rocks. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

10-11-2008, 05:53 PM	#15
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	I find gemstones fascinating... like any red-blooded woman! The opportunity to WORK with them would be delightful!!

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