It’s that time again — registration for next semester’s classes. But instead of taking some boring history course to fulfill a requirement this semester, why not take something with pizazz. Do the kinds of things you never thought you could get credit for in the snobby world of academia. Try these on for size.

ENG 300N (Gen Ed. H) — Comics

Comic books have almost always been a part of pop culture, and for many of us, they are some of the first books we read. The recent commercial success they’ve had crossing over to the big screen has led to a resurgence in their popularity. For his first time teaching 300N, Professor Michael Sharp plans on studying comics from their inception to the current industry, with special focus on publications from the 1980s, including critically acclaimed works like Frank Miller’s “The Dark Knight Returns” and Alan Moore’s “Watchmen.”

Since this is the first year this specific class is being offered, some of the details are still unclear. The course will most likely have two exams, a midterm and a final, and of course, writing assignments. However, Professor Sharp said he’s still unclear what the exact nature of the assignments will be.

If you’re unsure if this class sounds right for you, Professor Sharp offered this advice:

“It’s just as fun as you think, but it’s much harder than you think, and if you are looking for an easy A, please, I beg you, go somewhere else. You will be terribly disappointed.”

FREN 250 — French Through Drama and Song:

Looking at course descriptions for the past semesters, a growing trend can be seen in the numbers of foreign languages being taught through performance. “Singing Chinese,” was offered in fall 2006 and “French Through Drama and Song” is being offered for the second time this spring by Professor Carmen Swoffer-Penna.

“Students are required to memorize at least three songs, one fable, one poem and a role in one or two skits; all are to be performed at our grand spectacle on the last day of classes for an audience composed of friends and colleagues.”

In addition to performances, students are assigned four papers, three exams, homework and quizzes. The small class size, 15 at the most, allows for peer choice on which skits are performed at the class’ final “spectacle.”

“I believe in learning while having fun, and I think that my students would agree that they did have a good time while learning,” she said.

HPEY 154 (Gen Ed. Y) — International Dance:

Everybody dances, that is almost a guarantee. Whether we keep it within the walls of our own homes (as most people probably should) or regularly bust a move on the dance floor of the Rathskeller Pub, we all love to do it. This is something Professor Gary Truce is betting on as International Dance enters its second year at BU.

Truce says the class fills up quickly with anywhere from 38 to 45 students in each of the two sections. He also boasts a high retention rate as the course progresses.

“I want the students to know the class is expected to move from easy dances to more complicated dances as the semester progresses,” Truce said. “There is a great emphasis on dances from Europe, Mexico, Canada, Venezuela and other parts of the world.”

Students are encouraged to share dances with the class they’ve learned over the years as a way to represent their cultures and heritages.

“The course is an ideal way to bring together students from all countries and share their dances, music and culture,” he said.

With no written exams (score!), students are graded on their participation and are expected to be able to perform all dances with some proficiency.

“It is important that progress is achieved during the semester, dance style and performance is carefully observed,” he said.

“The class is meant to be enjoyable to the students. Yet, at the same time, I expect the students to take the class seriously,” Professor Truce added.

If you’re still unsure whether this is the course for you, sign up and attend the first class. Professor Truce and his teaching assistants perform all the dances in an effort to help students determine whether or not they’d like to take the class.

Disclaimer: Some of these classes may be closed or unavailable by the time you’re able to register or this article sees print.