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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Obscure College Courses

     College courses have been kicked up a notch throughout the years. There is still the generic math, science, and language courses but some new modern classes have been added into the mix.  You can take classes such as Parapsychology, Rock Music from 1970 to Present, Psychology of Facebook, The Science of Harry Potter, and even Underwater Basket Weaving. 
    Some colleges offer a course on Parapsychology, which goes in depth about the paranormal, psychokinesis, telepathy, myths, and involves the science of human consciousness. Students learn about paranormal forces and investigate them, perfect for any aspiring Ghostbuster. At the University of Minnesota you can take a class called Rock II: Rock Music from 1970 to the Present. Here you can learn about a wide range of the genre such as punk, metal, alternative, and grunge. This course is a timeline for fans of rock and roll legends. A newer subject that is becoming more popular is the science of Harry Potter. At Frostburg State University, they challenge physics and the possibility of flying broomsticks, wands, time turners, and three headed dogs. Stanford University offers a course on the psychology of Facebook. This class teaches students about how persuasion and motivation are successful in social networking strategies. They go in depth on everything from profile pictures, commenting, and applications, to news feeds. This class gives meaning to all of the Facebook addicts. At Reed College you can take a class on underwater basket weaving (literally). Students must use reeds to create a basket, while this may be a challenging task for most, these basket makers are fully submerged underwater. 
    This course proves that underwater basket weaving is harder than it looks. College classes have changed throughout the years. These courses are sure to provide something for everyone.
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