I am currently enrolled in Intro to Sociology this semester, a class that I wasn’t even supposed to take to begin with, because of other classes I took that were going to fit into all of the spots that I needed that Sociology could have worked for. It turned into me having to take it, or at least, me too lazy to drop it? I’m not sure.
Back on track, so I talked to all my friends about it, a few saying that it’s not going to be enjoyable, which is understandable because every professor has SOMEONE that doesn’t like them, and then one in particular saying that it was the best class she’s ever taken. She said that it was the reason she became a sociology major. So I decided to give it a try, I had two weeks to drop if I didn’t like it anyway, so I went to class.
I don’t think I’ve even been so in love with any Introduction class in my entire life, and this class isn’t even English, my major. We haven’t really gotten too far into the class yet, but I have found that rather than assignments just being tedious and annoying, like some other classes I’ve taken, they are useful.
The first assignment that was due was an outline of the chapter. Who in their right mind wants to write an outline of a whole chapter? Normally, I just take notes, but an outline? I was very skeptical. But it turned out to be great, with that outline (which he collects three randomly, so it’s a good idea to just do it) I have a better understanding of the text, and I understood what was going on in class much better. I could just take that outline, and use it for my notes, just adding in what I need out of class in the margins.
The class is fun and fast paced, in my opinion. Mr. Bower is a great teacher, and although we have had some disagreements, I have always understood where he is coming from, and he has presented his opinion in a respectful way, always.
Although it is still a new class for me, I am excited for the future of it.
