Classes you may not Have Known Existed at UB

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There will always be the generic classes of math, science and history. But how many students can say they took a class where they learned about sign language or even a class where they talked about science fiction movies? Here in this list are some of the classes that I took over the past semesters that seemed really interesting and unique on their own. 



Sign Language
There are two levels for this class. In level one, students learn the basics of sign language such as the manual alphabet, learning about facial expressions and gestures just to name a few. In level two, it becomes a little bit more challenging as students learn about how to use sign language when it comes to storytelling and further  the skills of signing. Throughout the course, students will also gain a greater understanding of the deaf culture and why sign language is very important to them. 

Dramatic Writing
For the ones who like to write, this class will help you with the aspects of play writing. Not only are you taught the skills and techniques of what every dramatic play needs to make it interesting, you are also writing your very own play as well.

Business and Professional Communication
Feeling lost on your job search? Don't know what to do with your resume? Then this course will help students who are starting their way into the job world. Not only will you get help with where to look for jobs and how to make your resume more interesting; you will also know the techniques of how to do well with your job interviews and leave a good first impression. 

Science Fiction
Even though the class is called Science Fiction, it's actually more like speculative fiction - meaning there are multiple kinds of science fiction within the genre. Students learn about the components of it as well as learning why it's important in literature. Not only do students read science fiction stories from the late 1950's to now, students can also appreciate the genre with numerous examples of sci-fi movies such as Donnie Darko and The Blade Runner. 


*following article was published on The Scribe newspaper on April of 2013