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Which are the most legendary college courses?

Doing some college exploration right now. I came across mentions of some classes that are supposed to be legendary in what they offer or how they're taught - anyone know more about these famous college courses?

9 months ago

Sure, there are indeed several courses that have gained a sort of "cult following" fame due their unique content, renowned professors, or innovative teaching techniques.

1. At Yale University, "Psychology and the Good Life" is often one of the most popular courses in Yale's long history. This class, taught by Professor Laurie Santos, offers practical advice based on psychological science for students to lead more fulfilling lives.

2. Stanford University offers an unique course known as "Designing Your Life," taught by Dave Evans and Bill Burnett. This class applies design thinking principles to career and life planning, and its practical approach has garnered it quite a reputation.

3. "Justice" is one of the most legendary courses at Harvard, led by Professor Michael Sandel. This class delves into moral and political philosophy, inviting students to debate on contentious issues. Sandel's engaging teaching style has made this an iconic course.

4. The University of Chicago is well-known for its Core Curriculum, and of these, "Human Being and Citizen" has gained a particular reputation for its challenging yet rewarding exploration of literature, philosophy, and politics.

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has "Circuits and Electronics," part of the first-year engineering curriculum, which has also achieved fame due its online availability as one of the first MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) on edX.

While there are surely more, these examples give you a sense of the range of famous courses available at different universities. If you're deciding on schools, it's great to look into classes that excite you and can give you a sense of the institution's approach to education.

9 months ago

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