Electives to fill your final credit hours
No matter how long you spend perfecting your schedule, the urge to drop a class after syllabus week is inevitable. Whether you’re looking to drop the 8 a.m. that seemed like a good idea or the class with mandatory attendance, consider these three credit-hour electives with open spots to complete your schedule.
CLAS 108/HUMA 111: Roman Civilization and Its Legacy
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Taught by Scott McGill, this class explores various aspects of Roman society, including politics, public entertainment and architecture. The course also examines the lasting impact of Ancient Rome on modern culture and literature.
CLAS 108/HUMA 111 satisfies Distribution I requirements and is offered from 4 to 4:50 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
HIST 258: Food and Gender in Modern U.S. History
This class is for people whose mom always had Food Network on when you were a kid. This course investigates the link between the food industry and gender, spanning the Industrial Revolution to the present. Class readings and discussions cover topics from “tradwives” on TikTok to Betty Crocker and Guy Fieri to almond moms.
HIST 258 satisfies Distribution I requirements and is offered from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
ANTH 307: Global Life of Corporations
Do you have a corporate summer internship lined up? Interested in the dilemmas you will deal with working at a corporation? Consider corporate social dynamics and ethics in Global Life of Corporations. You’ll address why workers agree to have a boss, the culture in multinational companies and how large corporations interpret ethical business practices across multiple countries.
ANTH 307 satisfies Distribution II requirements and is offered from 9:25 to 10:40 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
RELI 124: Religion and the Art of Happiness
Rice students often rank high in the “happiest students” rankings by Princeton Review, but how does one measure happiness? Through thought-provoking religious texts and in-class discussions, this course considers interpretations of happiness and how society can advance toward satisfaction.
RELI 124 satisfies Distribution I requirements and is offered from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BIOS 207: Garden Science
If you want a break from long lectures, consider Garden Science. This course, taught by Joe Novak, the Director of the Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden, covers how to grow various plants and the importance of gardens for personal and community quality of life.
BIOS 207 satisfies Distribution III requirements and is offered from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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