UCSB’s “Must-Take” GE’s

With Pass Times just around the corner, students are now suddenly and frantically searching for class recommendations. Most of these students are Underclassmen (freshmen and sophomore standing), looking to fill the rest of their dwindling GE’s. General Education classes are often times monotonous, uninformative, and time-consuming; however, each area requirement has its own “hidden treasures.” It is time to not only uncover these hidden treasures but to publicize them as well. As follows is a list of GE classes that have been passed down by word of mouth, recommended through websites such as “Rate My Professor,” and approved by trustworthy alumni. These classes have been guaranteed to enlighten, interest, and entertain you. Follow this list and have a a truly GOLD experience this quarter! 

Area A–English Reading & Composition

• English 10
• Writing 2 
• Writing 50
• Writing 107G
• Writing 107 J
• Writing 107M

Area B–Foreign Language:

• Hopefully this area is satisfied by high school credit. However, if you did not take a language in high school, there is no way of getting around this or taking an “easy way out.” Nevertheless, all of the introductory language courses are thoroughly explicated and slow-moving, so don’t let this GE requirement scare you off. Learning a new language can be a bit challenging; but it is also incredibly exciting and rewarding!
• Spanish 1 and French 1 are highly recommended 

Area C–Science, Math, & Technology:

• Anthro 5
• Earth 20
• Geo 3A
• Math 34A
• PSTAT 5

Area D–Social Science:

• Anthro 2
• Black Studies 4
• Chicano Studies 1
• Fem Studies 20
• Fem Studies 60
• Global Studies 1
• Sociology 1
• Sociology 152A (Human Sexuality)

Area E–Culture & Thought:

• Art History 6A
• Black Studies 7
• Classics 80
• Environmental Studies 3
• Philosophy 1
• Philosophy 4
• Religious Studies 7
• Religious Studies 162C

Area F–Arts:

• Dance 45
• Music 15
• Art History 6C
• Black Studies 153
• Film Studies 46
• Theater 2A
• Theater 5

Area G–Literature: 

• C LIT 30C (Ridiculous name, I know.)
• Classics 40
• English 50
• Fem Studies 40
• French 153D
• English 15

Writing Requirement: 

• Phil 4
• Environmental Studies 2
• Feminist Studies 60
• Religious Studies 7
• Art History 6A
• Communication 1
• & countless more! 

Quantitative Relationships Requirement:

• Earth 20
• PSTAT 5

World Cultures Requirement:

• Anthro 2
• World History 2E

Ethnicity:

• Feminist Studies 60
• Asian American 5
• Black Studies 7

European Traditions:

• Art History 6A
• Greek 40 
• Greek 80