University of Calgary classes that will make you want to apply today! December 2, 2023 Karah Schmidtler Explore some of the coolest classes UCalgary offers as voted by the Student Recruitment Team!
As a future University of Calgary student, you will have access to a wide range of different classes that you could have the option of taking. These courses range from English to Biology, and even Urban Studies. So, whether they may be required course for your major, or electives that you may be interested in, here are seven of the coolest classes on campus, curated by our Student Recruitment Team, to get you excited about becoming a future Dino: English 322: Comics Everybody has read comics (i.e. comic strips, books, and graphic novels) throughout their lives, but did you know that UCalgary has an English course that focuses solely on comics? In ENGL 322, You will have the opportunity to analyze comics in a way that you never thought you would have before. Looking at the historical birth and development of comics into what we know it as today, and the significance and impact it now has in the modern day. Canadian Studies 451: The Culture of the Calgary Stampede If you are from the Calgary area, you have heard of the Calgary Stamped more times than you could count. In Canadian Studies 451, you will learn more about the historical and cultural impact that the Calgary Stampede has had not only in Calgary, but in Western Canada, through an interdisciplinary lens. Linguistics 227: Rap Linguistics Linguistics 227 takes a linguistic look at rap, through its manipulation of things as big as overarching meanings and grammar, to as small as the differences individual sounds and words can make in this language-dominant genre. By the end of this course, this examination of these topics throughout the semester will reveal more about language in both society and the mind. Biology 202: The Science of Food, Cooking and Eating Food, cooking, and eating are the main focuses of one of our junior-level Biology courses at UCalgary. Topics like the biochemical reactions of cooking, food-related diseases and understanding the molecular-level of recipes. This course teaches students about the complexity of food and cooking from a range of different biological science perspectives such as immunology, biochemistry, and physiology. American Sign Language ASL 201/203: Beginners’ American Sign Language Have you ever been interested in learning to communicate with American Sign Language? This intro ASL course teaches students the building blocks of American Sign Language to build basic communication and conversational skills as well as examining the culture of deaf people further. Sociology 399: Sociology of Sport By taking a critical look at the world of sport and sport culture, Sociology 399 delves deeper into the concept of sport in the modern world by examining its historical rise to popularity and its subsequent sports-related behaviour and consumption. Students will examine the socially constructed nature of sport and the various meanings across different groups of people. Urban Studies 313: The City in Film Start dissecting how cities come alive on the silver screen with Urban Studies 313, an opportunity to dive into the captivating intersection between urban theory and film. Tackle concepts about the intricate world of urban politics, the drama of economic restructuring, community dynamics and the constantly changing landscape of urban form through the lens of cinema. Ready to apply?Apply today to gain access to these classes and more. If you have any questions about your application, make sure to reach out to our Recruitment Team!
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