# What classes are you taking next semester? (Spring 2008) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 13, 2007, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915 "2007-12-13T21:57:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/41 "2007-12-15T00:54:17Z")
This is my second semester as a Master’s student in Library and Information Science. I’m still taking a lot of core courses, but this semester I managed to get an elective that’ll help me widen my career options once I’ve got my MLIS. **Research Methods in Library and Information Science** **Introduction to Library Administration** **Business and Legal Information Sources** ---
**Author:** ![Sunrazor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sunrazor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunrazor)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/42 "2007-12-15T01:18:08Z")
Still slogging through grad school, workin’ on the MA in English. Next semester I have “theory of criticism.” I tried to joke with the prof that my mother-in-law could teach that one – she just looked at me. I got no idear what it’s about, but it doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. It’s required for the MA program. ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Bruin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Queen\_Bruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Bruin)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/43 "2007-12-15T01:35:47Z")
[QUOTE=Helen’s Eidolon] Nifty! I had a violence in the ancient world class last year, and my prof is coming out with a book soon on the Roman arena. If you need any help or want someone to bounce ideas off of, let me know. [/quote] Oh thanks! I’ll keep it in mind. So far the professor I have has only assigned his own book so far. I’m a little wary but trying to keep my optimism. I’d gladly take info on your prof’s book, though. > [@](#): > > I’m taking: > Roman Religion (yay!) Ooooh massive envy! I took Ancient Magic this year and it barely scratched the surface of all the nifty stuff. > [@](#): > > Oh, also - it’s going to be my last semester of classes for my PhD. How terrifying is that? MY LAST CLASSES EVER. I’m not sure I’m ready for that. Scary! But CONGRATULATIONS! ---
**Author:** ![Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helen_s_Eidolon)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/44 "2007-12-15T02:31:19Z")
Cool, which prof? I read a lot of books and articles on that topic - maybe I’ve read his/her stuff. And thanks, although perhaps you should wait for me to pass my comps first 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pepperlandgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f17d59/32.png) [@pepperlandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pepperlandgirl)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/45 "2007-12-15T03:11:25Z")
[QUOTE=Sunrazor] Still slogging through grad school, workin’ on the MA in English. Next semester I have “theory of criticism.” I tried to joke with the prof that my mother-in-law could teach that one – she just looked at me. I got no idear what it’s about, but it doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. It’s required for the MA program. [/QUOTE] I hate theory classes–I’m a very bad grad student. The film theory class I have to take shouldn’t be too bad, but the theory class I took last year still makes me shudder…um, but I’m sure you’ll have a great time and learn lots of wonderful things! ---
**Author:** ![Cunctator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/43a26b/32.png) [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/46 "2007-12-15T03:31:17Z")
For first semester next year (autumn for me) I’m thinking of enrolling in some language courses. Possibly Mandarin. ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/47 "2007-12-15T14:26:08Z")
Botany Microbiology Applied Piano (basically private lessons, but my scholarship pays for them) I was all set to graduate this semester, but it turns out the pharmacy school I want to go to added some prereqs to their requirements. 😕 ---
**Author:** ![FilmGeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@FilmGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FilmGeek)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/48 "2007-12-15T15:05:21Z")
I’m in classes for Health Information Technology (medical records) I have a winter term (no month off for me) and I’m taking: Finishing Anatomy and Physiology (which goes for a few more weeks after my regular semester ends) Then starting: Ancillary Information Analysis Ancillary Information Analysis Lab Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care In Spring I’m taking: Medical Science Medications Data Management & Analysis 1 Lab Health Information Directed Practice 1 I’m just glad I’ve got a degree already so all the classes like Composition 101 and Intro to Speech Communication are waived for me. Good thing, as I’m not sure I could handle those classes again. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Bruin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Queen\_Bruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Bruin)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/49 "2007-12-15T20:35:08Z")
[QUOTE=Helen’s Eidolon] Cool, which prof? I read a lot of books and articles on that topic - maybe I’ve read his/her stuff. [/quote] Monella, P.O. No idea if this is even published or not, a search doesn’t turn anything up. It may just be a course reader. I am not even sure who the prof. is - they aren’t coming up on the faculty roster. Probably visiting. > [@](#): > > And thanks, although perhaps you should wait for me to pass my comps first 🙂 Somehow I am certain that you will. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![onedayfishsale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onedayfishsale/32/4398_2.png) [@onedayfishsale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/onedayfishsale)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2007, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/50 "2007-12-15T20:41:58Z")
Well, since Spring 2008 will be the first semester I’ve taken a class in about five years, I can happily say that I’m finally back on track to earning a BS in Computer Science (concentration of Computer System Science). My first class is Computer Organization, a junior-level course on computer architecture and design. Wish me luck. I feel old and out of practice. ---
**Author:** ![Lust4Life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecc23a/32.png) [@Lust4Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lust4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/51 "2007-12-16T13:39:54Z")
I dont know if this counts cos I’m working but I’m doing an I.T. course. ---
**Author:** ![brendon\_small](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brendon_small/32/17101_2.png) [@brendon\_small](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brendon_small)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915/52 "2007-12-16T14:28:14Z")
Hopefully Spring is my last semester. I have just a few classes and two electives left. It’s a large course load, but I’m going to try it…I have two classes that overlap by 10 minutes or so, but the professors and I are trying to work everything out so I can be in both. Professional Writing Shakespeare 2 (Comedies, I believe) Contemp. British and American Authors Fundamentals of Criticism Seminar in Linguistics Gender Socialization and hopefully Spanish 2 (if it is allowed to be signed in with the overlap…). Could be much worse, though. Brendon Small [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-classes-are-you-taking-next-semester-spring-2008/429915.md?page=2)