Module selections

For the past couple of weeks my friends here at Rowan have been comparing schedules: Some elated, some disappointed, others ‘meh’ about it. It really depends on the person, the major, the number of early and/or Friday classes in each schedule…all of those things. And I’ll let them talk it to death, until they turn to me.

“Michelle, what’s your schedule like?” And then I just glare at them.

“Oh yeah, you won’t be here next semester.”

Unlike my other classmates, I scheduled differently. I had to pick six modules (or classes) and get them pre-approved by my advisors by the end of September. Then, when I was accepted into Kingston, I had to write down eight – nitpicking to find two more – and send them in; at least I could do that in the middle of the day. And while I kept telling my friends that I didn’t know what I would be taking, I received an idea: My program coordinator sent me an email letting me know that five modules were pre-approved at Kingston.

• British Life and Culture: The name’s pretty self-explanatory, plus we get to go on trips to places like Stonehenge, the Globe Theatre, Parliament…basically, touristy London attractions, all while learning about British culture and history and all that.
• Victorian Literature: A study of literature produced during the reign of Queen Victoria. I’m looking up the era right now on Wikipedia, and I’m glad to see that Charles Dickens isn’t the only prominent author (I’m not a fan but I’m sure I will be by the end of next semester). I’ve actually heard of many of these authors: Lewis Carroll, Robert Louis Stevenson, H. G. Wells…so this isn’t all bad. This is basically the last general education course I need to take before graduating – and the literature-based course I need.
• Watch the Skies: Science Fiction Television and Film: I cannot wait for this module. It’s like nerdy heaven for me. The only problem with it is that it is a level 3 module (senior-level course for the Americans), so I was already warned that it may be rather difficult. But…science fiction! Hopefully an early start time is its only deterrent.
• Independent Creative Writing: Well, it’s creative writing. Save the spelling differences, it’s probably similar in nature to other creative writing courses. And it’s a great opportunity to write again for fun – or somewhat fun, at least. I hope.
• Vamps, Divas, Tramps, Lolitas: This pretty much equates to a “Women in Film” class, and although I’m not film-oriented, the name drew me in. I mean, look at it. It’s awesome. This is also another level 3 module, so I hope it isn’t as difficult as I’ve been told.

Once I arrive at Kingston I’m told that I’ll drop one or two of these modules, so at least now 1. I have an idea of what I’ll be taking over in London, and 2. I have ample time to decide which one (or two) I’ll drop. Because, from what it looks like, there’s more out-of-class coursework overseas – so five classes might be a bit much.

But even with the level 3 heading, I’m still excited for that sci-fi module.