Specifically, I am wondering if listing specific classes is a good idea or not. I have a sentence listing classes that sound exciting in my essay, and follow up by saying they intrigued me by the name alone. Is this unnecescary or does it show my interest is genuine?
In my opinion, finding a few specific classes makes it clear you have done your research and shows your interest in their school in a way that is not applicable to other institutions. Overall, a good idea.