We often ask students to tell us what their favorite class is and why. We always get a variety of answers and it’s fun to get different takes. My favorite class was Organizational Communication taught by Dr. Tammy McGuire. Not only did I find it fascinating to take a deep look into the inner workings of various organizations but you also get to dissect episodes of “The Office” (Give me Michael Scott any day). But this time around we thought we might ask some professors what class was THEIR favorite to teach!
“My favorite class is Screenwriting. It is probably the clearest example of how much diversity we have at PUC. In order for students to dedicate two quarters, 20+ weeks to write a 100-page script, they have to really care about what they are writing about and very quickly the class gets personal. Hearing students develop ideas, which typically connect to their unique lives and upbringing is always inspiring. Each individual seems to have a different story and experience that we the class then get to support them in bringing to life. This might be an immigration story from another part of the world, a personal struggle with their parents, or just a unique take on the world. As a class, we all learn from one another and as we hear their stories unfold, work together to make each the best they can be. It never gets old for me because each year the class brings unique students with unique stories. That I can not only help but that in hearing them, I can become a better person myself. It is the one class where the students have as much to contribute to one another as myself.” — Rajeev Sigamoney, M.S., Professor of Film and Television Production
“Of course I love all of my classes equally, but maybe I love my HNRS 380 ‘Science of Feeling’ more equally. It’s basically an opportunity for me to talk about embodiment and feeling—my favorite subjects—with clever, engaged students who enjoy wrangling with difficult texts. I also love ENGL 301 ‘Science & Culture’ because, in many ways, it’s the larger-class version of that same course.” — Peter Katz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English & Director of Honors
“My favorite class to teach is Field Seminar. This class is taken by our senior social work majors all year long. It is my favorite because in this class my students share about their internship experience, and it is also where students synthesize theory and practice. There are many ‘a-ha’ moments, and I get to experience their growth in the social work field and witness the changes they are making in our community.” —Damaris Perez, M.S.W., Assistant Professor of Social Work & Field Practicum Coordinator
“My favorite class to teach is History of American Art. Not only is it my area of specialization, but it gives me the opportunity to discuss in-depth two of my favorite artists, Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper. It also inspires me to encourage the diverse student body of the college to appreciate the artistic contributions made by artists of color.” — Jon Carstens, M.A., Associate Professor of Art
“I think my favorite is World Civilizations II (1500 to present) because I get to talk about a broad range of topics pertaining to the world we all live in. It also helps that my specialty, modern India, is covered in this class.” — William Logan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History
“CHEM 210 laboratory glassblowing. It is very fun to blow glass.” — Robert Wilson, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
“I love teaching all of my classes. Each class is special in its own way and the students in those class inspire me to enjoy every class I teach.” — Robert Paulson, Ph.D., Professor of Physical Science
Did you know PUC offers over 70 degrees and programs? Think of all the fun and exciting classes each offer. To learn more, simply visit our academics page on the PUC website or check out this great blog post about some of PUC’s most interesting classes.