Small Steps of Progress

[osu_l_greenleaf]

I've decided to take Spring quarter off from school. I took off last Spring for the wedding and went back to school easily enough in the summer, so I'm not worried about "losing momentum" or whatever. I've also decided to take a Great Books class this summer. Something simple that will remind me why I actually _enjoy_ going to school. In order to

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[estllechauvelin]

Which Great Books class are you thinking of? I took three out of four that were available when I was an undergrad.

[osu_l_greenleaf]

Well, unless the bookstore can tell me what books are being used for each class _before_ I register on Thursday, I'm going to register for all of them and check out the book lists when they are available and drop whichever classes don't interest me. For example: I have no desire to read _ANYTHING_ else by Toni Morrison than I have already been forced to - so if one of the classes uses her books, I will drop it. Does each section have a set theme or something? I really thought it was up to the whim of the instructor.

[estllechauvelin]

Well, there are English, Religion, Classics, and something that I don't remember- those are the three I took. The English one at least probably is largely up to the whim of the instructor (Brady Allen's was good), not sure about the others.

[osu_l_greenleaf]

I registered for all the sections of the English Dept. great books classes. A soon as the book lists are available I'll chose which one I'm actually taking. I'll double check for Brady Allen, too, thanks!