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I have to take one of theses any suggestions ? I'm fully Deaf so music is out I guess.

G. HUMANITIES & SOCIAL (12 HOURS)
SCIENCES
1. Humanities-Western Civilization (Select One):
___ ART 2233 Art in Life
___ HIST 1113 Early Western Civilization
___ HIST 1123 Modern Western Civilization
___ HUM 2113 General Humanities I
___ HUM 2123 General Humanities II
___ HUM 2333 Theatre in Life
___ HUM 2413 Responding to Literature
___ HUM 2533 Music in Life
___ HUM 2613 Philosophy: An Introduction
___ HUM 2813 Interpreting Film
 
Just follow what your heart says...not only that, but take something that you would feel interested in learning or could be a worthy challenge to take...I'm confident that you'll pick one that you'll feel comfortable with and do well with too! :mrgreen:
 
Myabe you could ask around and see if a lot of people prefer a certain professor. Then take a class with that professor. Sometimes if the professor is incredibly dull, you will have a hard time in the class. If you have a good professor who is interesting and fun, the class will be more enjoyable and you will do better in it.

I had to take political science in college and thought it would be horrible, since I didn't think I'd be interested at all. But my professor was great and I ended up getting an A.
 
You're better off asking people from your school since we don't know what those classes are like at your school. Half of the class depends on the material and half of the class depends on the teacher. If you feel that you will do good on the material, then your only concern would be whether the teacher is good or not. :dunno:
 
Soonersseth said:
I have to take one of theses any suggestions ? I'm fully Deaf so music is out I guess.

G. HUMANITIES & SOCIAL (12 HOURS)
SCIENCES
1. Humanities-Western Civilization (Select One):
___ ART 2233 Art in Life
___ HIST 1113 Early Western Civilization
___ HIST 1123 Modern Western Civilization
___ HUM 2113 General Humanities I
___ HUM 2123 General Humanities II
___ HUM 2333 Theatre in Life
___ HUM 2413 Responding to Literature
___ HUM 2533 Music in Life
___ HUM 2613 Philosophy: An Introduction
___ HUM 2813 Interpreting Film
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I interpret for Deaf students at college, so I understand your problem. I can make some general suggestions.

1. As other ADers have posted, ask around to find out about the teaching styles of the various instructors.

2. Talk with your advisor. Find out which subjects relate best to your major.

3. Find out which instructional techniques will be used for each class. Only you can know what is comfortable for you.

"Interpreting Film" might be a fascinating course but it is possible that the instructor will be using non-captioned films. Yes, sadly, it is true. Colleges are very guilty of using non-captioned films. Also, some analysis of films includes the sounds (music, special effects, background moods, etc.)

Philosophy is generally very heavy on lecture and reading.

Literature obviously includes a lot of reading and essay writing.

Western Civ courses usually include much reading and writing, and memorizing names, dates, and places.

Theater might be more "hands on", depending on the instructor and curriculum. Find out if that includes reading and analyzing classical and contemporary plays, or if it includes "performing" on stage. Either way, you will need your critical reading skills for that subject too.

Art might be a good choice. That is usually more visually oriented. Some instructors include more "hands on" and team work presentation, some prefer lecture and research. Most require memorizing artists' names, dates, types of art, characteristics and techniques of art.

General Humanities is usually a little bit of all the above. Again, it depends on the teaching and testing techniques involved.

4. Make sure you get all the support that you require, such as interpreters, note-takers (including free note paper), printed copies of overhead transparencies, extra time for test-taking, adequate lighting and seating, etc.

5. One more option. Some colleges accept transfer credits from other colleges that might offer a humanities course that is not available at your college. For example, if another college across town, or thru distance learning on the internet, offers a course in analyzing Silent Films, or Deaf Culture, or Multiculturism, or whatever fits you better, your college might accept that. Check with the Registrar.

Happy hunting!
 
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