EGMT 1540

Matt Elia's course is likely one of the most difficult engagement courses at the University, with some of the most work. For each class you are expected to read 30-50 pages of extremely dense philosophical or historical reading and write a reflection on it, in the form of a question. Every week on Friday there is also a handwritten journal entry due of at least three pages, with genuine reflections that tie together the reading with your life. This being said, the course material is interesting, and I got something out of it, although Elia could be faulted for being a bit one sided in his teaching. The grading is not too harsh however, so the work you do each week is not as crushing. I would honestly recommend this course only if you are genuinely interested in the content, enough so to spend hours each week working on it for a gen ed requirement. #tCFfall2021

Elia is the nicest professor you will meet. You can tell he is passionate about the topic but also really considers his student's mental health. He creates a welcoming environment, and I was always excited for class. Everyone can gain something from this class and I 100% recommend taking it. The readings could be a bit long, but you could get away with skimming them as he always goes over them in class.