How often are textbooks used in UofC courses?

overachiever1992
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:10:13 +0000

I’m a rising freshman, and I’m planning to read some books that I’ve heard are often used as textbooks for some basic intro courses at other universities. It wouldn’t be the end of the world if I took a class centered around a book I had already read, because I’m sure I would still get a lot from the class, but still, I’d like there to be as little repeats as possible.

I know that UofC profs typically don’t prefer textbooks, but I’m looking for some actual numbers (even if they’re just estimations). I’m primarily interested in the humanities and social sciences, like sociology, history, philosophy, economics, etc.

Edit: Here’s an example of a book I’m considering. Will Durant’s The Story of Philosophy