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Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum Survey - 1997 - Student Comments

Students reasons for why a requirement was most beneficial

[Core requirement and student's major(s) listed before comment]

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Foreign Language
ITAL

Because I like foreign language.

Foreign Language
PSYC

Knowledge of a foreign language is very beneficial in today's society.

Foreign Language
ENGL

Parque je peux parler francais.

Foreign Language
FILM

Because I've always wanted to be able to speak decent Spanish and now I use it
at my place of work.

Foreign Language
WMST

Interpersonal communication is important for every person in a closely-knit world.

Foreign Language
EPOB

I travel abroad & am interested in that country for further study.

Foreign Language
SOCY

Class was well-organized and students were encouraged to speak the language
at all times rather than slip back into our familiar language. Will be beneficial in my future career.

Foreign Language
SOCY

Foreign language was a great experience on the college level. I had a great
professor for Hebrew whom I really felt cared.

Foreign Language
PSYC

Everyone needs to know a language - especially today in the career world, etc.

Foreign Language
ENGL

My experience abroad after studying Italian here at the university was amazing.
I learned more in five months in Italy than I could have possibly learned here in a lifetime.

Foreign Language
ANTH SPAN

Learning a language should be multidisciplinary and cover much of the other
Core categories, as well as being a useful skill in this day.

Foreign Language
THTR

Helped to broaden my horizons. But I wish I had taken Spanish; it would have
been much more useful.

Foreign Language
IAFS JPNS

It's very important and it's part of my major.

Foreign Language
SPAN

Speaking another language broadens everyone's horizons and makes
international as well as national communication easier.

Foreign Language
IAFS

Because I am an IAFS major and therefore need a strong language ability.

Foreign Language
PSCI

Americans don't know [?] and we should.

Foreign Language
ENGL

Very interesting.

Foreign Language
COMM BCPM

Foreign language is beneficial in all areas of study.

Foreign Language
KINE

After traveling around Europe for a semester I noticed that the Europeans all know at least two languages. Here in the States people normally only speak English. Knowing a second language opens people's minds up.

Foreign Language
HIST

It provided a good basis for the traveling that I will do.

Foreign Language
COMM

A good thing to have.

Foreign Language
MCDB

Got to have a language to be a person of the world.

Foreign Language
ENGL

We live in a Spanish-speaking area.

Foreign Language
HIST

Because I can now speak a foreign language.

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Foreign Language
COMM

Because the language I took applied to my culture and I may teach at an immersion school due to my experience in this language.

Foreign Language
PSYC

Has taught me a lot about other people/cultures, but has also taught me about my
own culture and beliefs.

Foreign Language
PSCI

Helps with communication skill.

Foreign Language
COMM

I learned a lot and a second language is helpful in today's society.

Foreign Language
KINE

It will help me in foreign relations.

Foreign Language
SOCY

Foreign language is the most beneficial requirement to me because I know I will
use what I learned at some point in my life, unlike a lot of material in other Core courses.

Foreign Language
RLST

I plan on continuing my foreign language because I will live in Central America
within the next 2-3 years.

Foreign Language
PSCI

It was just a good set of courses. Encourages thinking globally.

Foreign Language
COMM

I loved learning sign language; it gave me a unique opportunity to learn a great
language.

Foreign Language
PSYC

Went to Spain for study abroad.

Foreign Language
PSYC

Took 3 years in high school & fulfilled the requirement.

Foreign Language
GEOG

I like language.

Foreign Language
COMM

Because it reinforces the importance of awareness of other countries besides
America.

Foreign Language
BCHM

Got to study in France with the French skills I learned here; put the language to use.

QUANTITATIVE REASONING

Quantitative Reasoning
WMST

Although I complained with every other student, the QRMS and Natural Science
requirements were very beneficial because my major was a "soft" science and it w
as useful to study "harder" sciences. Also, I enjoyed taking Honors classes to fill Core.

Quantitative Reasoning
KINE PSYC

Because math is very important in every day life.

Quantitative Reasoning
MCDB

It was very important for other courses.

Quantitative Reasoning
ECON

Prepares an individual to think.

Quantitative Reasoning
PSYC

QRMS was very helpful to review all of the math I forgot from high school. It
could be a bigger requirement, like pre-calculus or calculus!

Quantitative Reasoning
THTR

My math skills have never been great; however, my instructor was, and this
helped immensely.

Quantitative Reasoning
BCHM

Towards my major.

Quantitative Reasoning
MCDB

Background to other classes.

Quantitative Reasoning
SOCY EDUC

My math classes taught me about loans, APR, fixed rates, compounded monthly etc.
- stuff I can use in the real world.

Quantitative Reasoning
HIST

Learned basic math skills I hadn't learned in high school.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Written Communication
EPOB

Writing (UWRP 3020), because I am a foreign student.

Written Communication
BAAH

Although UWRP was a slight hassle (I took it as a 5th year senior) I did learn a
lot and it greatly improved my writing skills.

Written Communication
EPOB

My class in particular, EPOB 3940.

Written Communication
EPOB

I found this requirement beneficial to my education because I learned the
professional style expected in biology and research.

Written Communication
BAAH

I like to write clearly and effectively.

Written Communication
PSYC

I had thought of myself as a good writer, but I learned a lot from the UWRP
class.

Written Communication
GEOG

UWRP upper division. Though the class was very difficult, I can write efficient
ly and well.

Written Communication
HIST

Teaches you how to write.

Written Communication
PSYC

I use writing and critical thinking skills in almost everything I do, especially
lately. Also, the skills I learned here will help me in graduate school.

Written Communication
AMST

It improved my writing skills!

Written Communication
CHIN

The UWRP class I took was great. The professor was very motivating and I
learned a great deal.

Written Communication

Even though writing was a tough class, knowing how to write helped me in every
class in college.

Written Communication
ENGL

It was beneficial because it helped me write papers and express myself, which is
essential in a college education.

Written Communication
EPOB

The course I took helped me to express my ideas clearly and efficiently in a
scientific manner. Because my chosen career path is in the sciences this course
was extremely beneficial.

Written Communication
SOCY

I needed help with my writing skills.

Written Communication

My writing ability improved drastically.

Written Communication
WMST

It is important to leave college with writing skills.

Written Communication

Writing papers is what college is about. The class helped me to really focus on
main ideas.

Written Communication
EPOB PSCI

High school and college vary a lot in written requirements; learned a lot.

Written Communication
EPOB

Taking upper division writing in my major was one of the most beneficial classes
I've taken. I learned the specific writing style required for the sciences. It
was the most practical class I've taken in Core.

Written Communication
HIST

It really helped me to improve my writing and editing skills.

Written Communication
MCDB BCHM

It was/is very useful.

Written Communication
HUMN

It is helping me to write well, clearly and precisely - something needed
throughout life.

Written Communication
LAMS

Writing skills are, and have been, beneficial to me in most classes requiring
writing.

Written Communication
ENVS

It is great to be able to express yourself on paper in proper English.

Written Communication
SPAN

It was a skill I really needed to improve.

Written Communication
HUMN COMM

Because it helped with many courses.

Written Communication
IAFS

Writing ability is important.

Written Communication
SPAN

Writing skills are of utmost importance, no matter what one studies.

Written Communication
MCDB PSYC

It was beneficial because we all need to be able to express ourselves in writing.

Written Communication
KINE

Teaches you how to research and communicate clearly.

Written Communication
KINE

Because it gave me background in scientific writing and it was related to my area of interest.

Written Communication
MCDB

High school does a poor job of teaching writing skills in preparation for college. Therefore, these writing classes helped me learn to express my ideas at a level necessary for college work.

Written Communication
MCDB

UWRP is a good program.

Written Communication
EPOB

Because I learned a lot about writing that I could apply to all of my classes.

Written Communication
HUMN

Because it helped me write better, even though my teacher was evil and gave
everyone C's.

Written Communication
SLHS

Although I wasn't looking forward to taking these classes, they have taught me h
ow to be an effective, competent writer - so important for any career.

Written Communication
PSYC

I didn't come into college with good writing skills.

Written Communication
IAFS

I had exceptional and motivated professors who cared deeply for educational
progress. [Prof. Chan/ Prof. Dickson].

Written Communication
THTR

I learned how to better important writing and argumentative skills.

Written Communication
EPOB

Written Communication is an important skill to have.

Written Communication
SOCY

Written Communication was important because it's helped with all my college
courses.

Written Communication
COMM

I enjoy having a diverse education and enjoyed learning about something that I
normally would have taken.

Written Communication
KINE

It taught me how to write and analyze scientific papers.

Written Communication
MCDB

I needed the most work in this, and it was helpful for future things I needed to
do.

Written Communication
PSYC SOCY

Helped with writing in other courses.

Written Communication
IAFS ECON

It helped refine my writing style.

Written Communication
HUMN

Fine tuned, or at least started to focus my writing style.

Written Communication
KINE

Because you need to have this skill to communicate in your field and with the world.

Written Communication
HIST

Writing has always been a trouble spot. I have really enjoyed the opportunity t
o learn the correct techniques for writing.

Written Communication
IAFS

It was very good to learn how to write effectively and most of my other professors didn't really challenge me to do so. UWRP did.

Written Communication
PSYC

I didn't write very well before I came to school here. Now I feel confident abo
ut my writing skills.

Written Communication
ANTH

It gave me a good idea of the writing style and forms that are used at the university level.

Written Communication
SOCY

Because it will always be important.

Written Communication
PHIL ANTH

Humility is a very important personality trait in today's world; one must be prepared for criticism in this requirement.

Written Communication
MCDB

The classes were interesting, the professor was great, and I learned a lot about
writing.

Written Communication
ENVS PSCI

Writing is fundamentally important.

Written Communication
BCHM MCDB

Because it is important to know how to write well.

Written Communication
ANTH

This helped me to write stronger, better papers.

Written Communication
PSYC

Necessary to know the proper format for papers throughout college.

Written Communication
ANTH

It helped in writing clearly and will help in future writing.

Written Communication
KINE

Having taken the KINE class [Boyko] as a freshman enhanced my writing skills, which I used frequently for all of my classes!

Written Communication
SOCY

It taught me how to effectively and efficiently write papers.

Written Communication
JPNS ASIA

I think writing is the most important skill to have.

Written Communication
PSYC RLST

It teaches one how to effectively write in a college atmosphere.

Written Communication
ENVS

It is important to know how to write critically and analytically in the future.

Written Communication
ECON

Need to be able to express your thoughts on paper.

Written Communication
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COMM

It really helped me to prepare for my major.

Written Communication
EPOB

Because my writing skills were poor when I entered UCB; now they have improved.

Written Communication

It improved my writing skills, which will benefit me in graduate school.

Written Communication

Learning how to write was very beneficial because English isn't my first language.

Written Communication
COMM

I hated the class but it was very helpful in learning to properly write papers.

CRITICAL THINKING

Critical Thinking
ANTH

It didn't require just jumping through hoops, it taught me to think well.

Critical Thinking
COMM

All courses should involve critical thinking.

Critical Thinking
KINE

Critical Thinking.

Critical Thinking
ANTH

Critical Thinking made me use my knowledge in a different way than most -
much deeper thought.

Critical Thinking
ASIA

Best course offerings - most challenging & useful.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

The instructor was the best I have had ever, but had I had a different teacher it would have been bad.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

It requires us to use skills that are useful in many other courses.

Critical Thinking
BCHM

It applied to my major and gave me experience for my field.

Critical Thinking
ENGL

Helpful in all areas of work performance.

Critical Thinking

Because it was a subject in which I have a lot of interest and it gave me a better understanding of the subject.

Critical Thinking
COMM ADVT

It stimulated my deductive and inductive reasoning skills.

Critical Thinking
SOCY

It was the most interesting and it actually forced me to think about current issues and to think critically.

Critical Thinking
SOCY

Very useful.

Critical Thinking
THTR

Great teacher, great class. Really fun - enjoyed going.

Critical Thinking
ECON PSCI

Enabled students to explore topics in extreme depth, and expanded thinking.

Critical Thinking
PSCI

It actually teaches you how to think which is equally or more important than any
other topic.

Critical Thinking
PSCI

Required opportunity to broaden expanses of critical mind.

Critical Thinking

Very interesting (Developmental Neurobiology).

Critical Thinking
COMM

It was an Honors section with the professor, myself and one other student.

Critical Thinking
IAFS PSCI

Because we had to actually think in this class, and it was one of my only classes here that was interactive.

Critical Thinking
FINE

Critical thinking in Geology dealt with current issues in environment and
geology - good to be aware while practicing writing skills.

Critical Thinking
PSCI

I felt like I learned the most useful information in this class - information that made me a more educated person and will carry past college the most, in my opinion.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

Good skills for all aspects of life.

Critical Thinking
COMM

Discussed current issues in terms of concepts that reappeared in later classes.

Critical Thinking
ANTH BAAH

Small class.

Critical Thinking
COMM

It was the most interesting and it related specifically to my major.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

Because it's a small class that allows you to open up and really discuss issues.

Critical Thinking
BAAH BASA

Small and intimate discussions.

Critical Thinking
ENGL

It taught me how to look critically/analytically at everything; to question what
people tell me; to not take things just at face value. These are crucial to good judgement.

Critical Thinking
GEOL

Rather than just learning something new or memorizing something old, we were
forced to think of new ideas/concepts.

Critical Thinking
PSYC SOCY

It offered me a chance to think about issues in different ways and opened up my
mind to analyze situations.

Critical Thinking
ENGL

It helped me think more clearly and critically about issues.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

Really makes you realize certain issues and provides time to discuss them.

Critical Thinking
ENGL

Critical thinking has allowed me to explore various ideologies.

Critical Thinking
PSYC SOCY

Excellent instructor.

Critical Thinking
HIST WMST

Because it takes the concept of thinking and forces a person to put those though
ts into an abstract form of writing.

Critical Thinking
IAFS

It allowed me to work only with people who had the same major.

Critical Thinking
HUMN

Most intellectually stimulating.

Critical Thinking
SOCY

Critical Thinking is extremely useful. This should be a required course for freshmen.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

It's the point of higher education.

Critical Thinking
HUMN

Very applicable to life.

Critical Thinking
MCDB BCHM

A class, within the major, that explores the importance of thinking, examining,
concluding, argumentative analysis.

Critical Thinking
MCDB BCHM

We need to think, not just regurgitate.

Critical Thinking
PSCI

Beneficial to skills used in my major.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

Taught me to think critically about a topic important to me.

Critical Thinking
PSYC BCHM

More mentally stimulating than some classes.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

I think it lends a new way of viewing and thinking about a specific topic.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

Taught skills than can be used throughout college and in work beyond school.

Critical Thinking
EPOB

Taught actual critical thinking.

Critical Thinking

It's what I'll actually need to do on a daily basis.

Critical Thinking
HIST ENGL

This was the first time I felt as though I mattered in a class. We engaged in
Roundtable discussions that were facilitated, yet not dominated by the professor. The best class I've had yet.

Critical Thinking
COMM

Obviously it is beneficial for changing and growing as a functional member of society (not just getting by).

Critical Thinking
ENGL

It helped me use my brain in new ways - made the rest of my classes easy.

Critical Thinking
ENGL

Fantastic professor, wonderful topic.

Critical Thinking
ENVS

Makes you think!

Critical Thinking
ECON IAFS

Because coming from high school into college and out into the real world, this class is very practical.

Critical Thinking
COMM

Critical thinking was challenging.

Critical Thinking
PSYC

Helped me to think critically.

Critical Thinking
ECON

Enjoyed the class.

Critical Thinking
HIST

Smaller class size, more learning and class interaction.

Critical Thinking
MCDB

Let me get away from my major and think in a different way..

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historical Context
HIST ANTH

I found Historical Context most interesting.

Historical Context
HIST

Because I was able to work towards my major as well.

Historical Context
HIST

Covered class in my major

Historical Context
PHYS

May not have taken it otherwise. It is useful to know about the world around us
(not just the United States).

Historical Context
SOCY

It opened me up to a world I am part of and influenced my position in the world
today. Very interesting.

Historical Context
PSCI

Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it...

Historical Context
EPOB

History is a subject that I'm reluctant to take, but because I was forced to take it, I took a great course. History is one of my weakest subjects.

Historical Context
CHEM ENVS

Gave me the opportunity to study issues relevant to today's social relations -
something I don't get out of science. Additionally, I had an excellent professor - fascinating lecturer, very knowledgeable.

Historical Context
DNCE

My professor is wonderful, and this is an area that I would probably not have
taken the time for, but am enjoying and benefiting from very much.

Historical Context
HIST PSCI

Related to my major.

Historical Context
HIST

It helped my major.

Historical Context
HIST

Plan to teach history at the secondary level.

Historical Context
MCDB

I enjoyed the class extremely, and felt I got the most out of it.

Historical Context
HIST

It's my major.

Historical Context
HUMN

H The HUMN department here is incredible. Insight into art, literature and music is essential for societal appreciation.

Historical Context
MCDB BCHM

This Core requirement forced me to go to the books and to learn more about history. It has greatly expanded my knowledge. Very useful.

CULTURAL AND GENDER DIVERSITY

Cultural & Gender Diversity
BAAH

Because it teaches about a lot of interesting cultures other than our own.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
KINE EPOB

Because at the college level it is most applicable and understandable.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
PSYC

It is something we all have to deal with at one point of our lives; however, not
all of us are aware of these issues.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
COMM

Important for people from all areas of study to understand.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ENVS

Information seemed very useful in functioning with others in society. Seemed
like information I would actually use in the future.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
SOCY

I took a history class & I think the things we learned were really important.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
SOCY

Good to learn about others.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
KINE

Forces you to learn about people different than yourself.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
PSYC SOCY

It helped me develop as a woman and a human being.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
COMM

Opened my mind to many cultural issues.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
COMM

Diversity is a great thing to understand and adds to the full college experience.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
COMM

I thought this class was as current with times as any of the others I've taken.
It brought me further knowledge about women, minorities; basically, the hard times that various groups have gone through and what they are still going through.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
EPOB

The course I took was helpful in both exposing me to new perspectives as well
as improving writing and critical thinking skills.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
PSYC

It made me more understanding of cultural/sexual/gender differences in the
world.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
PSYC

Because I really enjoyed the professors and got to learn really interesting
information that I otherwise would have missed out on.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
THTR

For students to learn about and appreciate other cultures, different from their
own.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
PSYC

It really helped open my eyes and made me see how different people are and
how many issues out there we need to face.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
SPAN

Very interesting class that I wouldn't have taken otherwise.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ETHN ENGL

So much emphasis in University on white males. Good to see the review of
others.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ETHN

Considering the impact of race and ethnicity on the U.S. as a whole, and its
Systematic oppression, manipulation and control, the requirement to incorporate "other" views is most important to a "true" education.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
PSCI

It was a great and challenging class - I learned a lot.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ENGL

This course was extremely enlightening in terms of opening my eyes to current affairs and their histories.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
PSYC SPAN

I never had the opportunity to take these kinds of classes in high school. I really enjoyed the attempt at diversity at such an homogenous school.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ENGL

I think it is essential to have the experience of an entire semester of diversity study.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
GEOG WMST

One of the few opportunities at this university to experience something other than the white mainstream.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
HUMN ITAL

It helped me to decide what major I wanted.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
SLHS

This course/requirement was beneficial as it allowed us to explore cultural or g
ender issues. It is very important for us to be allowed to do this, as there are a lot of people on this campus who are ignorant about these issues.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
HIST

You learn more in general about race and gender.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ANTH ELED

Because I had the opportunity to experience a multicultural classroom for the first time here!!

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ECON

Good classes.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ENGL

I really enjoyed this requirement and learned a lot about others, which is very
important to me. Tolerance is important.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
HIST

Broadened horizons - learned in depth about a very different culture.

Cultural & Gender Diversity

Jewish American Fiction [ENGL 3672] made me want to learn more and read more. It was one of my favorite classes at CU.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
FINE

Because it made me more aware of gender issues that still exist in our society and how I can change gender inequality on a personal level.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ANTH

There were a lot of courses offered and a wide variety of choices available.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
EPOB

Other classes I've taken don't focus on these issues at all and they're very important.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
PSYC

The class was very interesting and I probably wouldn't have taken it if it had not been required.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ANTH

Fabulous course. Really like looking at different cultures and learning to understand and appreciate other ways of life.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
KINE

I was able to learn a lot about a society that is persecuted and slaughtered by
the United States.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ENGL FINE

Every student in a western society must be exposed to the violence and destruction their society has committed towards other people in the world besides white men: this requirement was the most productive overall.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
EPOB

I think it is very important to expose the mostly white population here to [the
fact] that there is more to life.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
WMST

Helped me choose my major - WMST.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
IAFS FREN

This Core requirement was definitely challenging, controversial, and involved
analytical skills needed and expected in higher education.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
KINE

Helped me to realize that the world contains a lot more culture and diverse things than I was aware of.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ENVS

Introduced the most material that was completely new/foreign and therefore
interesting and eye-opening.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ANTH WMST

Pertinent.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
WMST

It was the Core class that introduced me to WMST. For that I am grateful; it is
now my major.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
PSYC

It was very eye-opening and informative. It makes you grow.

Cultural & Gender Diversity
ECON

Great historical perspective - helped context other classes [WMST 4616].

Cultural & Gender Diversity
SPAN

This course really makes the student aware of the world around him or her.

Cultural & Gender Diversity

I learned a lot about communication.

UNITED STATES CONTEXT

Unites States Context
MCDB

It promotes national unity and civic responsibility.

Unites States Context
THTR EDUC

Went through history quickly but thoroughly.

Unites States Context
MCDB BCHM

I took American Cultures at U of Michigan. I learned so much about different
races in America, their cultures and a respect for their races and identities.
Everyone should take this course.

Unites States Context
PSCI

Very interested in U.S. history - helped me decide on a major.

Unites States Context
EPOB

If you live in the U.S. then you must know U.S. history.

Unites States Context
KINE

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Learned U. S. history very effectively and efficiently.

Unites States Context
PSYC

Opened an entire new way of looking at our society and my life [SOCY 3151].

Unites States Context
EPOB

Will affect the rest of my life.

Unites States Context
PSYC

Need to know U.S. history!

Unites States Context
COMM

Didn't know about the U.S. as a transfer student.

Unites States Context
PSCI

The majority of students are U.S. citizens: all U.S. citizens should have a basic knowledge of our country. Those not U.S. citizens are most likely study abroad students who have a desire to know information on this country.

Unites States Context
AMST

People need to know about the country in which they live.

Unites States Context
PSCI

Because I live here.

Unites States Context
HIST

Dealt with U.S. history.

Unites States Context
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GEOG

U.S. Context was helpful because I feel I learned the most in that course/area.
At the time my major was PSCI.

Unites States Context
ENGL

I learned a lot about this country and I believe it is important for a person to
be aware of their country. Know why things are the way they are.

Unites States Context
SPAN ENVS

My history professor [Mann] was the best one I've had at the university.

Unites States Context
ENGL EDUC

I took it while at another school, and had a great teacher who made history relevant to me, even though I am not a huge history buff.

Unites States Context
ECON

Because it gave me a good background for my studies and a good base for the U.S.
Context and history.

LITERATURE & THE ARTS

Literature & the Arts
KINE COMM

It was fun to take courses (Shakespeare, American Literature) that I otherwise
wouldn't have taken.

Literature & the Arts
PSYC

I would have never taken any of these classes if they were not required, and I
enjoyed them.

Literature & the Arts
HIST

Allowed me to take classes outside of my major that were of interest, without
using elective credit.

Literature & the Arts
SOCY

I appreciated my upper division course, RUSS4821, because it was well taught and
I learned so much about Russian history as well as literature and art.

Literature & the Arts
PSYC

It allowed for a lot of diversity and variety.

Literature & the Arts
IAFS

Any well-rounded person needs to have some knowledge in this area.

Literature & the Arts
PSYC

I would have never taken this class on my own. I feel that I learned something
that I can use later on.

Literature & the Arts
HUMN BAAH

I believe that our society has far too little exposure to these areas. I would
not have become involved in them without Core.

Literature & the Arts
HUMN

I decided my major.

Literature & the Arts
PSYC

Just found them enjoyable.

Literature & the Arts
MCDB

These were classes I otherwise would not have taken and offered practical
information for becoming more educated.

Literature & the Arts
ENGL

I am going to teach literature.

Literature & the Arts
ENGL

Because regardless to one's major, one should know how to express oneself
clearly and think critically.

Literature & the Arts
PSCI

I really enjoyed the "Shakespeare for Non-Majors" class."

Literature & the Arts
BFAS BAAH

Was emphasized with my majors.

Literature & the Arts
GEOG

The literature professors on campus are wonderful. Classes are small, and
more exciting than the other Core classes.

Literature & the Arts
PSCI IAFS

Good general cultural information. Humanities is an excellent class for anyone
to take, no matter what your area of study.

Literature & the Arts
ENVS PSCI

I really liked the class I took and what we learned.

Literature & the Arts
FILM

Corresponded most to my interests and major.

Literature & the Arts
PSYC

The classes I took helped me become a better writer.

Literature & the Arts
PSYC

Greek mythology was my favorite class at this university.

Literature & the Arts

Literature, reading and writing are beneficial throughout a lifetime. Sciences
may be easily forgotten or never applied, in addition to math.

Literature & the Arts
PSCI

It exposed me to the roots of our modern political and social construction.

Literature & the Arts
DIST

I was able to learn about cultural issues that have always been of interest.

Literature & the Arts
ENVS GEOG

Enjoyed it and actually learned something.

Literature & the Arts
HUMN

As a HUMN major I have learned how beneficial it is to learn about literature an
d the arts and how many students aren't educated in these areas.

Literature & the Arts
ECON

I knew very little of the arts, and being an Economics major I have little exposure to these.

Literature & the Arts
PSCI IAFS

You learn more about the world and history in general than in any other class.

Literature & the Arts
ENVS

I'm an ENVS major, so it was nice to take courses that focused on the arts inste
ad of science.

Literature & the Arts
KINE

This course taught me a lot about literature and I enjoyed it in the process.

NATURAL SCIENCES

Natural Sciences
ENGL

I learned so much - a lot of interesting information.

Natural Sciences
HIST

I enjoyed and learned a lot in the courses. Under normal circumstances I
probably would not have taken any of them.

Natural Sciences
ANTH

This requirement is a necessity for a better understanding of life's processes.
Much of what is in the news and shown to concern humans is gone over in basic in
these classes.

Natural Sciences
PSCI

The science courses were rewarding, although I felt 13 hours was overkill.

Natural Sciences
PSYC

Offered a lot of info used everyday.

Natural Sciences
IAFS

required in my major.

Natural Sciences
ENVS

Because of its importance to my major.

Natural Sciences
GEOG

Not required for Geography major but highly valuable.

Natural Sciences
KINE

Helped toward my interests and major.

Natural Sciences
ANTH

Because it is my major.

Natural Sciences
PSYC

Probably because it pertains to my field of interest and as of now I rely on that information most in my classes and daily life.

Natural Sciences
SLHS

I learned the most in these classes and they applied to my major and future goals.

Natural Sciences
KINE

I am a science major.

Natural Sciences
KINE

Applied to my major.

Natural Sciences
BCHM

My major was biochemistry so the sciences have been the most beneficial. I am
also a pre-dental student so sciences have been very helpful and I have enjoyed
the sciences most.

Natural Sciences
ENGL

It gave me an opportunity to explore more in depth a topic that was not my major.

Natural Sciences
IAFS

I found that the most beneficial classes were the sciences. You can apply
theories learned here to life everyday - with a little critical thinking.

Natural Sciences
BFAS

The professor was inspiring, gifted, and an incredible lecturer. I was spellbound while learning.

Natural Sciences
BAAH

Because I would not have taken science courses otherwise.

Natural Sciences
COMM

All were helpful. I learned a great deal from all of them, especially my
second-semester Anthropology. It was very difficult, but very interesting.

Natural Sciences
PHIL

I would say it had mostly to do with the professor (Van Gurven).

Natural Sciences
MCDB

My major.

Natural Sciences
PSYC

It was fun. I found my major through this requirement.

Natural Sciences
ENGL

I loved the astronomy sequence, and as an aspiring sci-fi writer, I found it to
be a wonderful source for my writing.

Natural Sciences
BCHM

Biochemistry is my major so I think that everybody should be required to take
some of Natural Science.

Natural Sciences
KINE

The courses corresponded to my major and gave me a base of knowledge that
will help me in my career.

Natural Sciences
THTR

I believe we should be able to learn about our world and this was a great way for me to get into the Earth.

Natural Sciences
KINE

My major is Kinesiology, so most classes have had beneficial applications.

Natural Sciences
ENVS

It actually was beneficial to my major.

Natural Sciences

Because it is my major, so it helped me to graduate.

Natural Sciences
GEOG

It was very open in all of the choices of classes.

Natural Sciences
PSCI

I learned so much in my ANTH 2020 class [with Van Gerven] that I would never
have studied.

Natural Sciences
SPAN

Science and the ability to think in a scientific manner is helpful in all aspects of academia.

Natural Sciences
CHEN MCDB

Filled by major; a big part of major.

Natural Sciences
MCDB BCHM

This is my major and has helped me to get the job I wanted.

Natural Sciences
ENVS

I am an ENVS major, so that [science] helped me figure out that is what I wanted
to do.

Natural Sciences
HUMN

I probably would not have taken any natural science courses if it was not required. I really enjoyed my anthropology classes and found them to be very valuable.

Natural Sciences
KINE

Related to my major. Helped me get started.

Natural Sciences
SLHS PSYC

They all applied to my major and course offerings were interesting.

Natural Sciences
PHIL

The courses I took in GEOL were incredibly interesting and having to take 13 hours made me go further than I might have if fewer classes were required. Oceanography [GEOL 3070] was great.

Natural Sciences
PSCI

Gave me a well-rounded curriculum.

Natural Sciences
PSYC

I've enjoyed my science classes because it takes a lot of work but no busy work.

Natural Sciences
EPOB

Because it was directed toward my area of study.

Natural Sciences
PSCI

Learned from a great professor.

Natural Sciences
DNCE

I want to go to medical school now, and before I took these courses, I had no idea that I was so interested in the sciences.

Natural Sciences
PSYC

This requirement was beneficial because we got a chance to explore sciences/fields other than our major.

Natural Sciences
MCDB

Directly related to my future field of work. Made some great contacts.

Natural Sciences
PSYC

It was good to have basic science courses to help with higher courses.

Natural Sciences
MCDB

I really like science.

Natural Sciences
ENVS

learned the most in these classes and they were more along the lines of what I was into instead of taking something I had to fill a requirement.

Natural Sciences
COMM

Because I had to organize my time in order to pass.

Natural Sciences
PSYC

Science courses were also requirements for getting into medical school.

Natural Sciences
SLHS

Pertains to major and further study.

Natural Sciences
KINE

Part of major.

Natural Sciences
COMM

Since I am not a science person, I found the classes to be interesting. However, the number of hours we needed in that requirement was and still is a little excessive.

CONTEMPORARY SOCIETIES

Contemporary Societies
PHYS

ECON 3535 - useful environmental skills.

Contemporary Societies
EPOB

Gave me a broader perspective on the world (being an EPOB major).

Contemporary Societies
IAFS SPAN

Because it was very applicable to my major.

Contemporary Societies
THTR

I still find myself using the things I learned in that class today.

Contemporary Societies
SOCY

I believe that Juvenile Delinquency was very beneficial to me because first of all, I am a Sociology major, and found this class very interesting.

Contemporary Societies
IAFS ECON

Because the classes corresponded to my major and interests.

Contemporary Societies
SOCY

Helped me decide on a major.

Contemporary Societies
IAFS

Because it introduced me to my major (IAFS).

Contemporary Societies
GRMN

I took ECON 2020 and I found it to be a great class. It helped explain a lot of
things about how the world works.

Contemporary Societies
ENVS

Interesting courses offered - led me to PSCI, which is a major interest of mine
now.

Contemporary Societies
COMM

The class I took dealt with things that actually applied to my life (relationships, society, etc.).

Contemporary Societies
KINE PSYC

This was most beneficial because it also counted toward my major and it was
enjoyable. I think I really liked it because it was connected to my major.

Contemporary Societies
FILM ENGL

Taught me about a society other than my own.

Contemporary Societies
KINE