Capitalize subjects when they are the names of specific courses.
Examples:
- We decided to take Biology 101.
- I struggled with World History last semester.
(These are proper names, so they are capitalized.)
Do not capitalize general subjects—except for languages.
Examples:
- I’m taking chemistry and English this semester.
- She loves studying math but finds history boring.
(Chemistry, math, and history are general fields of study, so they stay lowercase. But English is a language, so it’s always capitalized.)
Quick Tip:
If the subject name includes a course number or refers to a specific class title, capitalize it. Otherwise, keep it lowercase!