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Favourite Courses I’ve Taken So Far

These are some of my favourite courses I’ve taken so far in university:

American history

I have taken four American history courses so far and I’ve really enjoyed all of them. I think my favourites so far have been the History of American Popular Culture and American History 1865- present. I don’t think American History is particularly more interesting because I genuinely think all history is really interesting no matter what country it’s about but what really makes me interested in American History is that I’ve never done it before. I had never learnt any American history before so I find it new and exciting compared to some other courses which I kind of already know a bit about.

Country Music

So this is a random elective course I took that I ended up absolutely loving! My professor is really witty and interesting which makes a course that could have been kind of lame super interesting. I have always liked country music but I never though I would learn about it. However, I’m glad I did because turns out there’s a lot to learn! I was also introduced to so many new (technically very old just new to me because I hadn’t heard them before) country songs. Let me know in the comments if you want me to do a post on my favourite country songs I’ve learnt about so far!

Introduction To Sociology

This was the first ever sociology course I took in my first year and honestly it was life changing. It was so eye opening to see the world the way that sociologists do and it really put certain things into place for me. If you are picking your courses for university I would highly recommend taking a Sociology or Women and Gender Studies course at some point.

African History

I took two African History courses so far and I really enjoyed both of them. They were both taught by the same professor who was super nice and a very good professor. I learnt so much about Africa that I am ashamed to say I didn’t know before even though I was born and raised there. I absolutely loved learning about African history and hope to learn more.

Women And Gender Studies

This is the only WGST class I’ve taken and it was really great. Although as a feminist and woman of colour I already knew a lot of what we learnt it was nice to learn about it in more detail as well as discuss it with other like minded people.

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40 responses to “Favourite Courses I’ve Taken So Far”

  1. Vegan Aikidoka Avatar
    Vegan Aikidoka

    Wow you have done cool courses. Well done.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you!!

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  2. dpranita583 Avatar
    dpranita583

    Very loving post.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you!

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  3. Kitty Jade Avatar
    Kitty Jade

    I would love to hear the favourite country songs you have learned so far! History is also one of my favourites subjects – despite the essays being hell. Such a great post! Happy Monday 🙂

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      That post is coming very soon lol! The essays are a little frustrating but I can’t complain too much haha. Happy Monday!

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  4. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    I would have loved to have done those courses! Great stuff. I used to teach a History of Rock Music course. I loved it and I hope my students did too.

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  5. ceponatia Avatar
    ceponatia

    I loathe American history and funny enough you hit the reason on the nose in your post. You’ve never learned anything about it until these classes whereas I’ve been endlessly bombarded with it throughout my whole education! You start to get the impression that the United States is the only country on the planet in high school. Even our World History classes were about how the world related to America (basically 4 years of studying World War 2).

    I’m a big fan of sociology classes too, though, and would probably love African History and a Women’s Studies class if my college offered those. Like you, I love all history… and African history is probably the least taught in the US. It’s so under-provided that a depressing number of Americans believe that Africa is a country.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yeah I can understand how you feel with American History being shoved in your face through high school. I tend to not take courses I’ve learnt about in high school too.

      That’s really sad I can’t believe people would even think Africa is a country that’s so irrational. It’s also sad that when African history is taught it’s usually just stereotypes. I think that’s why I enjoyed the African history courses they weren’t just stereotypes like we actually learned a lot about African history.

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      1. ceponatia Avatar
        ceponatia

        You’re right about the way African history is taught here; I didn’t bring it up because it’s obviously a sensitive subject but basically what we’re taught is that there was a continent of savages and then Europe moved in and civilized them. Obviously untrue and African history is extremely diverse and fascinating, just as Native American history is. The only African civilization that gets more than a passing paragraph in World History textbooks is Egypt. As far as history class is concerned, the rest of the continent didn’t exist until the slave trade.

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        1. PoojaG Avatar
          PoojaG

          Yeah that’s what I hate- like why is the only African history taught the history that involves white people. Like yes slavery was a big deal and should definitely be taught but there is so much more to learn about than just that.

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          1. ceponatia Avatar
            ceponatia

            Exactly and much like with native Americans, once you actually study the history you realize they were just as advanced as Europe, it was just applied differently.

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            1. PoojaG Avatar
              PoojaG

              Yeah I’ve learnt about t Native American history too and their agricultural methods were incredibly advanced.

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              1. ceponatia Avatar
                ceponatia

                I was reading something recently about how using LIDAR, archaeologists are discovering that the Amazon is literally covered in ancient cities and roadways, we just never saw them because the jungle grew over it all.

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                1. PoojaG Avatar
                  PoojaG

                  Yeah I learnt about that in my Archaeology class.

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  6. hmaxwell217 Avatar
    hmaxwell217

    Never heard of a country music course. Then again it’s no different than taking a jazz class. I loved sociology too. Glad you are enjoying all your classes

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yeah there are a lot of different music courses. I think there’s one on hip hop too. Thank you.

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  7. Dave Scott Avatar
    Dave Scott

    In Canada? learning American History? Yeah probably a bit more exciting than Canadian History ’cause the Canadians embrace Law and Order while the Americans see laws more as guidelines.

    Anyway… Understanding American History will certainly help to understand how we came to our current situation. Learning it in Canada may provide a different perspective than you might find here in the states.

    I emigrated from Canada to the US 20 years ago. It is interesting to compare the two cultures.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      I like Canadian history too I think it’s interesting in it’s own way but yeah it’s more of written history than revolutions and stuff.

      It is quite interesting to learn it in Canada because I feel like I get a more unbiased history because my friends in the US learn a much more edited version of American history.

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  8. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

    I’m happy to hear that you have enjoyed so many courses. Wait until you take an accounting course – it will be life changing 🙂
    And I’d love to hear about some of your favorite country music!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Haha I took accounting in high school and have been running away from it ever since! A post about my favourite songs and musicians is coming soon!

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      1. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        you sound like a lot of my students! looking forward to your country music post!

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  9. Mark Chateauneuf Avatar
    Mark Chateauneuf

    Always remember, if you have a lot to study and don’t know where to begin, always start with history first. Because the longer you wait, the more you’ll have to study.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Hahaha that’s so true! I remember seeing the news a few days ago and thinking I am going to be teaching this someday!

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  10. jesusluvsall Avatar
    jesusluvsall

    I am glad you have enjoyed these classes.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you I really have enjoyed them very much!

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  11. Kyla R. Avatar
    Kyla R.

    I love this post! Got to consider doing something similar except none of my classes are as cool 😀

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      You totally should I;m sure you’ve taken some fun and interesting ones!

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  12. Faizi Avatar
    Faizi

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  13. m11bna Avatar
    m11bna

    I’ve done sociology and psychology and yup. Like you. Love how we can see things so differently. It’s like a cover has been removed and seriously…. Eyes are finally open.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      It’s is really eye opening for sure and I think those courses should be taken by everyone because they can really be life changing sometimes.

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  14. dpranita583 Avatar
    dpranita583

    You are really genius! Are you publishing everyday post?

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much and yes I am posting daily at the moment!

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      1. dpranita583 Avatar
        dpranita583

        Really inspire with your blog.

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        1. PoojaG Avatar
          PoojaG

          Thank you!

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  15. Calm&Collected Avatar
    Calm&Collected

    Sociology & Gender Studies were some of my absolute favorite classes ever! Developmental Psychology is a really good one as well if you are interested in taking a psychology course. ☺️

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      I took a psychology course but it wasn’t specifically in developmental psychology but still very fascinating!

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      1. Calm&Collected Avatar
        Calm&Collected

        I’m partially biased because I got my degree in psych lol. Social psychology is another great one too! I also took a sociology course called Social Problems, and it was very interesting as well.

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        1. PoojaG Avatar
          PoojaG

          I love psych and sociology too so I totally get your bias lol! Those sounds like really interesting courses too!

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