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As for c2007's point that you don't need to read all the reading in a humanities class, part of the reason this is true is that the class requirements are often a paper or two on a pretty specific/narrow topic. So to do well in a class, you just have to do a good job mastering the narrow topic you're writing your paper on, and don't have to know every single work you've been assigned cover-to-cover.
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<p>It's either a narrowly-focused paper, a broadly focused exam, or both. In the latter case, knowing the general arguments of each reading will generally suffice. In general: one can do well if one keeps the theses of all his readings in mind and does a few in depth...although how much you learn using that method is somewhat more questionable.</p>
<p>i'm CC'10 and i find that with math/science courses, you can go at your own pace, depending on how much you know and how quickly you learn. however, some math/science professors like pop quizzes so check <a href="http://www.culpa.info%5B/url%5D">www.culpa.info</a> to see which professors do and which don't. if you prefer being on top of things at all times, get a professor who uses quizzes and pop quizzes. if you prefer cramming, there are certain professors who count the final as 100% of your grade (or some absurd combination with your midterms). for english, history, lit, etc., it depends on how fast you read. with lit hum you may read anywhere from 100-350 pages a week and with history you will have to read 500-800 pages a week. there's a lot of leverage, so if you have problems with time management, choose professors that suit your mode of learning</p>
<p>very interesting. pls, about how much is the estimated living cost & the job climate for a GS student supporting himself in NY? just need an estimate at best pls. thanx.</p>