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Here are the Classes that Xavier Students Love

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Xavier chapter.

Need some inspiration for class registration? Check out these classes that Xavier students recommend!

 

“The Challenge of Peace” POLI 344/ THEO 345

Taught by Dr. John Sniegocki

“The Challenge of Peace Seminar allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and expand my understanding about social injustices and the power of peace in resistance.” -Anna DeHondt

 

“The Art of Film” DIFT 210

Taught by Bob Cotter

“It’s a fun and interesting class where we got to look at social climates and view movies through a more historical context. And you get to watch a movie every week– who wouldn’t love that? -Aaron King

 

“Gender, Religion, and Violence” ENGL 328

Taught by Dr. Carol Winkelman

“It encouraged me to perceive the lived experiences of women from various lenses. It also helped me recognize the experiences of men in society and how toxic hypermasculinity impacts all members of society.” -Anna DeHondt

 

“Consumer Behavior” MKTG 370

Taught by Dr. Kate Loveland

“Dr. Loveland makes the class great with her high engagement and expertise” -Emily Webb

 

“Immigration Theology and Ethics” THEO 358

Taught by Dr. Kristine Suna-Koro

“The class allowed you to be informed about issues that are really important in today’s world and fully understand the ethics behind such a controversial topic. I also loved the service learning aspect of the class.” -Lauren Gierla

 

“Category Management” MKTG 315

Taught by Scott Beck

“It’s well-known for working with clients in the beer industry” -Emily Webb

 

“Intro to Improv” THTR 160

Taught by David Powell

“This is the most fun class I’ve ever taken at Xavier.” -Lauren Gierla

 

“Immigration to America” HIST 103

Taught by Dr. Stephen Paul O’Hara

“It’s a really interesting course about the people who make up our country.” -Johnathon O’Halloran

 

“Marriage and the Family” THEO 310

Taught by Dr. Marcus Mescher

“It was interesting because it brought in the Christian perspective of Marriage– I’m not Christian so it enhanced my view of the topic. Also, the professor was really passionate about it.” -Leah Himes

 

“Africans in America” HIST 104

Taught by Dr. Randy Brown

“It’s definitely one of the most eye-opening and interesting classes that I’ve taken. You learn a lot.” -Nick Brehm

 

“Children’s Literature” EDCH 326

Taught by Dr. Angela Miller

“It’s so much fun! You get to read a lot of books that you probably read in middle school. It’s like a therapy session because you get to talk about your feelings.” -Margaret Purtell

 

“Gender and Diversity in Film” ENGL 359

Taught by Dr. Jodi Wyett

“If you love film and writing, then this class is totally for you! I learned so much about how film can reflect or contribute to social identities, and this class helped me look at movies more closely to understand their meaning.” -Margot Bond

Margot Bond

Xavier '20

Margot is a senior Economics, Sustainability, and Society major with minors in Political Science and Gender and Diversity Studies from Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to writing articles for Her Campus, she is a Resident Assistant at Xavier and involved in student sustainability. She loves listening to John Mayer, watching Netflix, and doing crosswords with her boyfriend. Most importantly, she is 100% a cat person.
Lauren is a senior Marketing major, with minors in Economics and Gender & Diversity Studies at Xavier University. She calls Nashville, Tennessee home, and is the Campus Correspondent and President of HCXU. When she is not writing, she is planning events on the Student Activities Council, building her resume with her brothers in Delta Sigma Pi, or making random Spotify playlists. She is a Diet Coke enthusiast, and wishes she could spend every day hiking or playing with her dog.