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Unique classes that count towards Volunteer Core requirements
Registration for classes is happening now for honor students and seniors but coming soon for everyone else, and there are many vols looking at the Volunteer Core requirements needed for the next semester.
Completing Volunteer Core, or “VolCore,” requirements can be a chance to learn more about oneself or a new subject. Volcore requirements often include nontraditional classes where students can learn about uncommon topics and broaden one’s horizons. Students can have experiences outside of their majors that can help spark a new interest and love for learning.
Arts and Humanities
Arts and humanities courses cover a range of art and literature from all over the world. For people who struggle with reading literature, there are music classes that count. MUCO 125: Jazz in American Culture is a way to learn about the various elements that make up jazz and how they impact a culture.
There are also classes that teach specific types of literature like ENGL 340: Science Fiction and Fantasy. Classes can be about your interests and favorite genres, helping students learn more about their interests, but this can also be a way to experience new mediums that one might not otherwise recognize. Students with a passion for history and learning about witchcraft might enjoy GERM 370: Witches: Myth, Reality and Representation. GERM 370 combines history and literature to show not only the real lives of witches but also how the public has viewed them throughout the years.
Written Communication
Written communication classes further show the variety of different classes offered. Those who want to explore the connection between pop culture and politics should take CNST 312: Popular Culture and American Politics. Those who want to focus on one type of literature or author consider ENGL 209: Introduction to Jane Austen. ENGL 209 takes a deep dive into Jane Austen’s works that is open to all students, no matter their experience reading Jane Austen.
To explore more current issues, PHIL 382: Philosophy of Feminism digs into the social issues that affect women. PHIL 382 uses feminist theories to access these issues.
Global Citizenship
Global citizenship courses can include many aspects of a culture, including food. For chocolate lovers, EPP 123: Chocolate: Bean to Bar shows where chocolate comes from. NUTR 216: World Foods introduces students to cuisine around the world while also teaching about the historical and cultural aspects.
This requirement can also be met by studying other aspects of culture. RMM 225: Fashion and Culture shows the connection between fashion and culture. There are also classes about numerous historical times and eras.
Taking unique classes can be a chance to make memories, friends, and try something new.
