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Introduction

New York University is a large school in a large city in a large state in a large nation on a large conti­ nent. But that is of no consequence. You have come here to learn. The main purpose of the N.Y.U. Bulletin Supplement is to acquaint you with some new courses which were approved by the depart­ ment faculties after the 1981-82 Bulletin went to press. Each student will find on the following pages courses which will prove to be enlightening, valuable, stimulating, obscure, oblique, and prevaricatory. To prosper from these offerings, all you need to do is register for the ones which appeal to you. One note about the registration process: some students have complained that course registration leaves them with feelings similar to those which must have afflicted Sisyphus, the King of Corinth con­ demned forever to roll a stone up a hill in Hades only to have it roll down again upon nearing the top. You really should not feel that degree of exasperation, for there are people within easy reach whose job it is to help you. Do you have any questions or any problems? Why not write Ann Landers or Lum­ py Brannum? They will be glad to give you the personal assistance we would, if we just weren’t so busy with the garden and what not. You probably won’t have any problems anyway. If that is the case, we are ready to help you any way we can. 5

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Philosophy is concerned with questioning the basic principles that BLIKS V83.0072 underlie all fields of knowledge; thus the department offers varied Wagner. Greene. 4 points. courses to destroy the peace of mind of all students. Pre-med and pre­ A study of the “ b lik"—a meaningless statement law students, for example, have the opportunity to explore logic and or phrase—-and its role in human thought and writings. Bliks to be analyzed include "rapid ethics, both of which were important to the medical and legal profes­ transit", "express line” , "Have a Nice Day” and sions at one time. It is important to remember, however, that anything written by Norman Mailer. The recent philosophical study is aimed at those who think they know everything, verbal blik renaissance will be intensively studied through the speeches of Cosell and not seekers of truth. The questions asked have no answers, but are Haig. designed to confuse and depress those who previously had the reality of the universe down pat. EXISTENTIALISM AND DAIRY PRODUCTS V83.0069 Kettle. 4 points. C o u rse s______DEATH V83.0076 Studies the nature of existentialist theory in the Prerequisite: roses and a sym pathy card. ■. context of producing milk and its derivative THE QUESTIONS OF LIFE A830002 Morty. 4 points. foodstuffs. The works of Sartre, Heidegger, and Staff. 4 points Man's psychological perceptions of "kicking" Borden are read until the student can un­ An introductory course which focuses upon the and theories of death and an afterlife are dis­ ashamedly shout, "I am free to churn butter." philosophical problems that have plagued men cussed. What is death? Is it the cessation of and women since they first walked upright hrain activity? Then why does Brooke Shields COMMON SENSE V83.0066 They include: What is the meaning of life? How continue to appear on talk shows? Funeral eti­ Gurland. 4 points. can I be certain of my existence? Can any moral quette and the joy of necrophilia will also be The main thrust of this course is to carefully code or system of ethics be justified? Can 1 get a covered. analyze the most American of philosophic bran­ decent egg cream north of 14th Street? How PHILOSOPHY OF PREHISTORIC ches, and to extol its proven success in much will I pay? Will they stir the syrup in or MAN V83.0024 economics and industry. More idealistic, less just let it sit at the bottom of the cup? How practical philosophers are ridiculed as indecisive about a straw? Leaky. 4 points. fumferers who have to conduct an inner debate An examination of cave-dwellers' beliefs and on whether or not to make a salad. O f special HUME V83 0029 ethics in their primitive world based on recent interest to business majors. archeological findings Topics considered in­ Prerequisite: one course in Journalism. clude the standards of beauty for hairy cave- PHILOSOPHY OF ROCK MUSIC 4 points. women, the question of whether fire is hot or V 83.0028 A study of Hume's major writings and his cold, and a stegosaurus' moral responsibility for Identical with V71.0113- relationship with Lou Grant. eating one's family. Berry, Diddley. 4 points.

HONORS SEMINAR: THE EXISTENCE OF GOD V83 0101 Prerequisite: open to seniors with the permis­ sion o f the department. 4 points each term. A seminar for majors which requires them to concretely prove the existence of a Supreme Be­ ing. Tactics may include looking him up in the phone hook, paging him in the Oak Room of the Plaza Hotel, or stealing his credit card and waiting for the theft to be reported. SOLIPSISM V83 0021 Downes. No point whatsoever. A critical evaluation of the philosophic school which teaches that one's mind is closed to the knowledge of other minds, and that a human being is "stuck” in his own consciousness. Students will attempt to become unstuck by using grease, crowbars, wrenches, etc. PHILOSOPHY AND ITS APPLICATION TO EVERYDAY LIFE V83.0027 Cancelled. Department of History

C o u rs e s

SEMINAR: FRANKLIN PIERCE AND CALVIN COOLIDGE VV7.1430 Jujube i /points Deals with the key themes of tw o I S j4residen­ tial administrations which typify executive branch performance throughout history and whose accomplishments easily rival those of lames Garfield The first half of the semester is devoted to Pierce, his breakfasts, his neck-ties, his toes, his love of farm animals, and his alleg­ ed favorite quip to use at state dinners and cabinet meetings—"Hat me. I'm a jelly bean.'' The balance o f the semester is spent discussing the key themes of the ( oolidge Administration Path student is expected to write a term paper analyzing a Goolidgc statement ("I do not choose to run” , “ You lose". “ Don't wake me until dinner's ready").

THE HISTORY OF GRUEL V57.XV1! Fester, Lurch. / /points. Attempts to evaluate the role thin, w atery por- fidge has played or is still playing in solving and creating the fundamental problems confronting the North Atlantic states beginning w ith the Vikings' legendary love of boiled oatmeal, the lectures elaborate upon the religious, cdut ation al. economic, anil social backgrounds ot those who love gruel today and what if anything, that has to do with am thing that is worth pay ing f ’OO to learn about

PRE HISTORY V57.0006

Knucklehead, Smith. / /points An overview of history prior to the first chron­ icling of events and the discovery of griscoful vin. Through plausible fabrications, students are led to believe they are gradually gaining know I ,edge By discussing babble, mumhn jumbo and Simon Bolivar, students are expected to lx* pacified enough not to complain and perhaps even lulled into a belief w hat they know no one else is believed to know except for a lew Eskimos on Baffin Island anil Mel Brooks

BUSKINS DURING THE OLD REGIME VV7.0015 Stitch. Dumhmu ski, Mu/poney i /points tA social, political, and cultural examination of the buskin, a high shoe w ith a very thick sole, .reaching to the calf or knee, worn by Greek anil Roman actors to make them look more impres­ sive. Some familiarity w ith the history of shoes in general anil toe socks in particular is assum­ ed. but serves no purpose at all h; Department of Department of German French

Through its varied course offerings, the department seeks to impart CHEESE AND SEX V45 1111 skill in speaking and reading German, and to acquaint the student with bobtala. 4 points. every aspect of German culture. A course designed to acquaint students with the two basic elements essential to French culture. Of chief importance to the student’s ability to comprehend German The student teams how the French like their culture is the student’s ability to drink. Germans love to drink. They Brie and where. drink and drink and drink. You would drink alot if you lived the hard life of a German. Visualize for yourself the difficult and rugged life of the average Ger­ SPOKEN CONTEMPORARY man citizen—a never ending routine of forming posses, shooting it out FRENCH III A45 0 1023 with outlaws, fighting Indians, herding cattle, riding the range aimless­ Prerequisite: V4S.0102 and V45.11I1, or per­ ly, sleeping under the stars using a saddle as a pillow. . . mission of the instructor. lllahlabla. 4 points. Conceived for students who have achieved Sounds romantic dtx-sn’t it? Of course, the student will never learn relative fluency in French. Students are taught the true essence of Germany’s romantic spirit unless the student enrolls what to say to French people in order to get in one of the German Department’s new course offerings. cheese and sex.

C o u rs e s

ELEMENTARY DRINKING A 51.007 Open to students who bare bad no training in Department of drinking, bach course meets four days a ueek for 20 minutes per day. Optional laboratory practice is available a! McSorely's. Suggested Metropolitan for senior level prelaw students and freshman level Fraternity Pledges. Prosit. 4 points. Studies Designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of drinking The student Is trained in the oral-aural method of alcohol consumption. Courscwork begins with beers and wines As the student develops a higher tolerance to these, mixed LITERATURE COURSES drinks and straight hard drinks will he introduc­ CONDUCTED IN GERMAN ed. Additionally, the instructor will lead the HANS AND FRITZ I V51.0045 class in such drinking songs as "The Wiffcnpoof Song" and My Hat Has Three Comers" to Prerequisite: Proficiency in Herman. strengthen and reinforce the students lingual Scblong. 4% /mints. proficiency and ability to drink large amounts of A close reading is made of "The Katzcnjammer alcohol in relatively short periods of time Re­ Kids" and "The Captain and the Kids" dating quired drinking includes: Hudweiser. Miller from 1897 to modem times. The analysis tracts light, Ballantlnc Ale. Hcinekcn Dark, Boones the development of the two pint sized rapscal­ Farm Apple. Thunderbird Wine, Annie Green- lions from their inception, and their endless bat­ springs. Mogen David 20-20, Sloe- (.in Fizzes. tle to the death with authority in its various Sc rewdrivers. Seven and Sevens. Cherry Vodka forms The complex genesis of the characters is and Coke, Banana Daquiris, and Boilermakers outlined, and the heterogeneous parts of their structures are analyzed according to styles and ADVANCED DRINKING A51.0008 intellectual patterns Particular attention is paid Prerequisite: A 51.0007 or assignment by to the historical evaluation of Hans and Fritz NEWARK AND ENVIRONS V99.0218 breathalizer test Meets four days a week for ten with secondary emphasis being placed on the JCrsino. 4 points. hours per day. Counts toward the major in supporting c haracters of Mania, the Inspector, An in-depth study of New Jersey’s largest city as Herman and l inguistics or the minor in Litera­ the Captain, and Rollo and their relationships a hopeless (but not serious) example of contem­ ture In Translation. Krokt. 4 /mints and effect on World Events, lectures will be porary urban blight and decay. The course will Designed to enable the student familiar with the , conducted on the relationships between Hans begin with an overview o f Newark’s history essentials of drinking to imbibe independently and Fritz and the fall of the Weimar Republic , since its founding, with special emphasis on the The student is introduced to "Champagne- Mama and the Bauhaus. the Captain and the racial riots ot the 1960s, also known as The Breakfasts, "Happy Hours." "Binges," and films ot R.W. Fassbinder, and the Inspector and Essex County tong Wars The remainder of the Benders Minimal supervision is provided by Kraftwerk Readings include: Heine, /.ur semester w ill examine the city’s present condi­ department faculty to prevent the student's los­ Cesbicte der Religion and Philosophic in tion and its reputation as "The Black Hole of ing consciousness while vomiting into the toilet Deutsche land. Harzreise. Buchner, i.etiz. Der American Cities." Field work will include visits Hessiche l.a/uibote. WoyzeckHehbel, Maria DRINKING FOR RESEARCH to Newark Airport, City Hall, the Ironbound Magdalena; Stifftcr, Varrede zu den bunten section, the Lincoln Motel, the Wiz. record shop, A 51.000 Streicben, Keller. Das Fahnreich. Romeo und and the home of a welfare mother whose Prerequisite: .-111.000 and AS1.000 or permis­ Julia. Storm. DerScbimmelreiter. Raabe. dependents include nine children and 300 sion of the instructor. Klaus. 4 points Horacker. Fontane, Irrungen und Wirrungen. cockroaches. Institute of Film and Television

MAINSTREAM ITALIAN CINEMA Courses in History and Criticism GOVERNANCE AND POLICY­ MAKING of NATIONAL CINEMAS H 56.0001 Soenso. 4 points. INTRODUCTION TO FILM H72.1984 H56.0001 Hagg. 3 points. Although the Italian cinema is wide and diverse, it is represented by only a paltry few "names" Staff. 4 points The sociopolitical processes involved in shaping the cinematic styles of various countries. such as Rossellini. Fellini, and Visconti, none of A basic introduction to the seemingly endless Theoretical approaches to analyzing script struc­ w hom are representative of mainstream Italian variety of film and their uses. The course begins tures, production organization, and inherent cinema. A critical eye is turned tow ards the men with a survey of such liquid-based films as Ivory propagandists motifs utilized by national and ideas behind such films as Zombie, The soap film; oily film, both olive and motor varie­ cinemas as supported by various governments Rape Killer, Co-F.d Hatchet Murders, and the ty; and pond scum. Moving through organic are considered. Thorough examination of social fascinating practice of "sequcling” . as evi­ and inorganic films like cataracts and saran- and institutional pressures and conflicts that denced by the recent Italian productions Omen wrap, the course concludes with a two-day look underlie the formulation of films as related to 4, More Clashes o f Different Titans, Maniac 2, at photographic film for still photography and, political posture of whole populations. and Venice Chainsaw Massacre. Regular trips to if time allows, motion pictures. the 42nd Street film district arc scheduled

CRITICISM FOR QUOTATION H56.001 THE FILMS OF ORSON WHALES THE FILMS OF HERSCHELL Bartlett. 2 points. H56.0001 GORDON LEWIS H56.0001 An introductory course on the constantly ex­ T-Bone. 4 points. Roue. / point. panding field of film criticism w ritten expressly A detailed study of the cinematic career of the The career of the father of the gory film is laid for use in movie ads. Skills in saying as little as creature considered by many to be the greatest open. Such classic and well-known films as possible w ith as many overlong words as possi­ water-dwelling mammal ever to work in film. Blood Feast, Wizard o f Core, and The Core- ble are stressed. Course includes study of such Such films as Whales’ The Magnificent Gore Girls are studied in-depth, as is Lewis' questions as: What makes a quotable’ critic? Ambergris. The Wrong Harpoon, Touch Of later work, fronting a phony abortion racket. Analysis of such words as "blockbuster” , "hit", Mercury Poisoning, and Citizen Sperm are the adjective "must-see” , and the ubiquitous analyzed. Written reports and membership in "marvelous". Also included is a series of guest Greenpeace are required. THE FILMS OF DON KNOTTS lectures by acknowledged master Gene Shalit. V30.0666 Fellini, Godard. 4 points. An introduction to the films of Don Knotts. P ro d u c tio n SENSURROUND WORKSHOP Viewed intensively during the semester are such H56.0007 classics as The (.host and Mr Chicken. The DIRECTOR S WORKSHOP: Warner. 2 points. Shakiest Gun In The West, and The Incredible LOOKING THE PART H56 0004 An intermediate course for film students already Mr, Limpet. Films are thoroughly examined in Von Stroheim. 4 points. familiar with the basic principals of recording discussions. A 120-page thesis on I film is re Pan of the mystique surrounding the film direc­ sound for film, and with an avid interest in quired. The general aim of the course is to tor, contributing to the over-all idea of director cinematic grandeur. The class is familiarized demonstrate the richness and variety of Knotts' as power-symbol, is the director's image. As with the various usages of, and technology in­ work. This course assumes familiarity w ith every film student knows, being able to work volved with, Sensurround, through demonstra­ Knotts’ portrayal of Barney Fife on the Andy with actors and compose shots is fine and dan­ tion and group exercise. Practical aspects of the Griffith Show. Others should take "Colloquium dy, but what is a director without his riding course include: basic electronics; guest profes­ Barney Fife" first crop, cigarette holder, and ascot? Course in­ sional engineers conducting workshops on cludes basic megaphone, and full instruction in sound and structural dynamics; and a field trip use of the "director’s finder” . to the research and testing facility of Jensen Speakers, in Wayne. N.J. DIRECTOR’S WORKSHOP: LOOKING THE PART II H56.0005 Von Stroheim. 4 points. DISSOLVE WORKSHOP H56.0006 Prerequisite: H56.0(X)4 Bronstein. 4 points. Expansions on Director's Workshop I including: Comprehensive 2-semester workshop exploring How to become upset, how to spend all aspects of the dissolve and its place in $50,000.0(H), and an in-depth study of when to cinema. yell “ cut". THE CAMERA AS PENIS H56.0002 ‘ 'Stick ’ ’ Michael. 6 points. SPLIT SCREEN WORKSHOP H 56.0006 This companion course to last year’s popular Apeture inseminar explores basic concepts of Batka. 4 points. long and short lenses, then moves on to such Comprehensive 2-semester workshop exploring advanced ideas as the importance of camera all aspects of the split screen and its place in movement to heighten the intensity of a scene cinema. and the vital need for multiple re takes. 10

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FADE-IN WORKSHOP H56 0006 SEMINAR IN CURRENT UNION 7ants 4 points. PRACTICE H56.2116 Comprehensive 2-semester workshop exploring Mr Babbit J points. all aspects of the fade-in and its place in cinema Presents a comprehensive, systematic and prac­ tical conceptual framework for understanding the film industry's unions, guilds, and associa­ tions, a basic element in producing for the cinema. Personal, social, and environmental fac­ tors related to attitudes and performance of in­ dustry personnel are considered Topics include contract evaluation, group dynamics, job design, working conditions, and insurance benefits. FILM REEL WORKSHOP H56 0006 4 points. Comprehensive 2-semester workshop exploring WHITE LEADER WORKSHOP all aspects of the film reel and its place in cinema. H56.0006 4 points. Comprehensive 2-scmester workshop exploring all aspects of the white leader and its place in cinema.

FADE-OUT WORKSHOP H56.0006 Comprehensive 2-semestcr workshop exploring all aspects of the fade-out and Its place in cinema.

THE FILM DIRECTOR AND PORNOGRAPHY H56.6969 Prerequisites: advanced students only: per­ mission of department or Instructor required. SPROCKET HOLE WORKSHIP Breen. 6 points. H56.0006 Emerging quickly in the 1960 s and 70 s as one 4 points. of the most popular 2nd lucrative genres, "por­ KEY GRIP AND GAFFER Comprehensive 2-semester workshop exploring no" presents special challenges to the director WORKSHOP H56.7890 all aspects of the sprocket hole and its place in A numlx-r of guest directors |oin with veteran cinema. actors in conducting a series of practical G. Meuney. 4 points. workshops Each director discusses his or her A nuts and holts course, designed for the film basic approach to directing. Scenes are staged teacher, researcher, and critic whose work is and shot on videotape. Films are screened and dependent on a basic understanding of film SAVE $ on this analyzed Methods of approach are compared technology. Each student participates in the and other fine movie Students are expected to have previous ex­ manufacturing of locaton and studio lighting perience. setups Materials of many types and styles will cameras at the low be used. Familiarity with the means of using im- N Y U PRICE! pliments is stressed. Speakers will represent • Keystone • Argus such diverse organizations as: The Brotherhood • Yashica . GAF of Adhesive and Abrasive Workers, and The • Canon . Minolta Carpenters Union. Through lecture, discussion, • Kodak . Bauer and practice, the student becomes familiar w ith • Beds Howell • Eumig • Nizo • andothers the ways by which Key Grip and Gaffer func­ tion in a film unit. WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG Also Low, Low Prices On... • Movie Projectors • Enlargers • Lenses • Slide Projectors • Splicers • Filters • Slide Trays • Screens • Tripods • Movie Reels • Polaroid • Editors • Projection Lamps • Rim • Cases and hundreds ol other items tor your camera and dark room

TAPE SPLICE WORKSHOP H56.0006 FILM WORKSHOP WORKSHOP Milne. 4 points H56.5656 Comprehensive 2-semester workshop exploring Comprehensive 2-scmestcr workshop exploring all aspects of the tape splice and its place in all aspects of the film workshop and its place in cinema cinema. T elevision

BASIC TV PROGRAMMING TELEVISION AND THE ELEMENTS OF TITS AND ASS Clampett. 4 points. EXPLOITATION EXPLOSION Jiggle. 4 points. Introduction to the ideas and motivation behind Krelm. 4 points. A close-up look at the Fred Silverman Phen­ today's network programmers. Students explore A course that examines great moments of taste­ omenon. What rocketed a common lavatory sample program schedules, examine “audience lessness in television history. Students view janitor to the heights of network programming? trends’ build w ith blocks, play “ Chutes and tapes of programs such as "Real People’ and Silverman s Theory of Tits and Ass is analyzed, Ladders ”, draw with crayons. S1.98 Beauty Contest ”. The purpose of the broken down, and studied for its individual course is to teach students the methods of parts. creating such programs PORTAPAK Lewis. 4 points. A concise course in how to manipulate a $35,000 portable video system, and drop it. Department of Politics

C o u rs e s MARXIST THEORY V53.0200 THE POLITICS OF THE Dumont, Ravelli. 4 points. TIBETIAN YAK V53.0300 Concentrates on the school of Marxist thought Strom, Thurmond. 4 points. labeled Grouchoism. The object is to present An introduction to the study of politics as prac­ the major theories—"I wouldn’t join any club ticed by the wild ox inhabiting the cold, dry which would have someone like me as a plateaus of Tibet. Particular emphasis on the member” , "Whatever it is, I'm against it” , "The political behavior and attitudes of the grotesque last man who had this job didn't know what to and horrible domestic yak known affectionately POLITICS AND CHILDREN’S do with it. If you think this place is bad off as the "grunting ox". An examination o f the LITERATURE V53 0100 now, just wait 'til I get through with it." " If 1 reasons why these 1200 lb. pack animals have Treadeyv 4 points. could walk that way. . ." —and to examine the historically been the first of constituencies to The focus of this course is on the implicit usefulness o f such theories in helping us to support McCarthyism, the Coalition For Better political significance in "Mother Goose" poetry, understand and, in some cases, alter the world Television, etc. which, through careful analysis, can he brought in which we live. to the forefront Arc the political attitudes of adults shaped by the sub conscious absorption POLITICS AND THE THE NEW POLITICS V53.0400 o f the causes subtly espoused in rhyme? For ex­ UNEXPLAINABLE V53 0500 Drysdale, Hathaway. 4 points. ample. when all the king's horses and all the Serting. 4 points. king s men failed to put Humpty Ifumpty Explores the view that the old domestic political together again, was it intended as a biting con­ An overview of several unexplainable political paradigm o f issues (the economy, defense, civil demnation o f the notion of health care ad­ phenomena which consistently re-occur even rights, etc.) is in the process of being replaced ministered by the government? Would the dish though they cannot be explained. Among the by a new set of concerns pertinent to the have run off with the spoon if he knew his cap­ topics discussed: The Problem o f Fashion, in political orientation of the world in the 1980s. ture and subsequent conviction meant punish­ which a candidate addresses a campaign rally Topics covered include those which most “ new ment by death and a $5000 fine? These and while wearing a red, strapless Halston evening politics" theorists consider likely to come to other specific reading assignments are analyzed. gown, without pearls, in green low heels, and a predominance in the next 20 years: "Mercuro- A term paper is required, explaining whether or Rubbermaid top hat, yet his standing invariably ehrome and The Law", "Congress, Horse not these rhymes should be banned in public rises in the post-appearance polls. Mushrooms, and Fungi", "Political Dynamics schools and if they warrant burning. | and Processes of Ursine Pagans. "

w h At t h e devil is this Y A K a m o i n i L HER£?P^J Department of Anthropology

UNEMPLOYMENT FOR THE CULTURE OF THE URBAN POOR WORLD CULTURES: ANTHROPOLOGY MAJOR A 14.2222 A 14.5893 MIJNCIE, INDIANA A 14 1614 Sbleinazel. 4 points. BentleySmytbe. Farersbain Hi. 4 points. Smith. Joins. 4 points A required course designed to soften the shock A course designed to enable white, middle-class A comprehensive study of the bizarre soc ial, suffered by Anthropology majors thrust into the students to pretend that they truly understand religious, and mating rituals o f this incredibly outside world. Includes field trips to the w hat ghetto life is like. Students are required to boring society. Such social phenomena as Bowery and Washington Square Park identify with the plight of the oppressed lower miniature golt. used car sales, ice cream socials, classes and feel very, very guilty by the end of pickle pimento loaf and " l et's Make A Deal ' the semester. w ill be examined

SALIVATION AND REVOLUTION ANTHROPOLOGICAL A 14.0014 MORPHOLOGY A14.9538 4 points. Unerring, Olde, Twin. 4 points. A study of rulers who drooled and how their An introduction to the melifluous verbiage of excessive dribbling led to their overthrow Re­ Anthropology. Includes munificent metaphors, quired readings include Pavlov's little-known, sagacious similes, and artful analogies. unpublished study of the Russian Revolution.

Department of Classics

INTRODUCTION TO THE CLASSICAL PORNOGRAPHY CONVERSATIONAL LATIN CLASSICS V27.0341 V 27.5024 A 2 7 .2 0 4 1 Dulle, Asheil. 4 points. Flynt. (ioldsteln. 4/mints Sato mins I points. This course examines many questions vital to Traces the history and impact of pornography A rather useless course-, since no one carries on the study of the classics including: What makes from its beginnings under the Emporor Julius conversations in l.atin. except maybe prie sts a work of literature a classic?; w hy do some- Sleazer to the present day Students are required but how many priests go to NVI ? Good for works endure longer than others?; and who to write a twenty page term paper and pretend students vv ho are attending college- to gain an really gives a damn anyway? that they're taking this course for purely education." rather than useful knowledge academic reasons.

GEEK DRAMA V27.01.34 PET FOOD OF ANCIENT ROME Identical with VJ0.01 JO. Harmon. Henartlele. A27.014.3 4 points. CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED tSeine. Idl es 4 points In all the dramatic literature of man. there is A 27.6789 Formerly titled Christians ami Garnishes perhaps no genre w hich can compare in emo­ Wayne. Grayson. 4 points. Traces the Roman practice o f feeding slaves to tional dynamics and human symbolism to those Introduction to the use of this bandy comic­ lions, from its origin under the Emperor Ralston plays focusing on the geek—the performer who book series l.earn to read an entire eighteenth up until the last buffet of Eriskies III Always las biles the head off a liv ing creature. The course century novel in less than fifteen minutes tv if not tasteful traces the history of these works from the days without the benefit of speed reading Recom­ ol the ancient Romans' circuses, up lothc recent mended for students majoring in English success o f Bernard Pomerancid s the F./epbant literature Head. Obtuse interpretations of the material by CLASSIC JOKES OF eccentric instructors will dominate, such as in ANCIENT GREECE V27 50.32 the case of PuripidcV Geekipus Ilex: a y oung Scbtick, Schlock I points king's chomping of his father's head proves that "What's a Greek urn?" Oh. about 5 I CS an man looks best with bloody shoulders In place SUMERIAN FINGER PAINTING hour A study of puns, riddles, and mono of a final, students may w ish to attend a guest A 27.9873 logues somehow involving Greeks lecture hy heavy metal geek ()zyv Osbourne Gitcbee. Goomie. 4 points. Deals extensively with this much-neglected area of classical art Examines arts and crafts pro­ THE ART OF CLASSICS TUTORIAL. V27.0501 duced by ancient family members exiled to the A special course for those students w ho. having dreaded "Summer Camps ' Studies include CLASSICAL INIQUITY trouble w ith tile classics, are up the Greek paintings, clay ashtray s, and hand-tooled leather Arbni k/e I /mints w ithout a paddle wallets Identical n Ilh I S~ IIT'I. (.real Sitt- of Him.,t v Department of B iology

4 ^AEROBIC BIOLOGY A23.0000 people unci searches lor solutions less cumber­ Same as V-PJ.NJNj. former/) \\ as Chicken / it tie Right? Prerequisites: Very strung lungs or pennission some than jumping in front of an IH w heel of the instructor A. Maniac, i points. Mack truck travelling at SO miles per hour. This Mantle, i points. sensitive course w ill treat this delicate topic Designed to acquaint students with the thcorx A survey course.* which investigates the different w ith fairness and objectivity. The lectures w ill of world w ide cataclysm. This cheery course forms of life found in environments which lack consider these questions, w hy do ugly people sit prox ides the student with the latest predictions oxygen Participation in experiments is en­ opposite you In a restaurant, why do they of the possible damage that will be caused hv couraged and desperately needed These experi­ always wear the same clothing you do. and why these events. ments introduce the student to oxygen-less at­ do they hang around you. The second half of mospheres in a personally meaningful way and the course w ill deal w ith the biological aspects INTRODUCTION TO ZOOLOGY are required work in the course. Subject matter ■of ugly people Kxamination o f ugly genes is in­ V 23.1375 includes breathing underw ater, life on the dark tended to reveal important information The Prerequisite: Permission of instructor 's wife. side of Pluto, blenders and Tlcctrolux products course w ill conclude w ith a discussion of Peabody, t points. PRINCIPLES OF DEATH V23-1313 euthanasia and murder as possible cures to the Professor Peabody, one of the foremost formerly: Is there life after PreMed' situation. zoologists in the world, conducts this survey Prerequisite or Corequisite: AJ.i.OOOt) EXPERIMENTAL UNCYTLY course of major zoos in the New York City area. Van I'nger Takir. i (mints •GENETICS V23.8742 Students xx ill xisit a metropolitan area zoo once a month The essential aspects of death are explored In­ Corequisite: VJ./.ITJI cluding loss of feelings, losing touch with the (hull I. I.ear. I /tolnls. GENE SPLICING V23.1099 real world and the Reagan Administration This course is intended for very mature students Spielberg, i points. Although there is no lab scheduled for this who fear nothing. Field studies of ugly people course at the present time, one max he set up at A highly advanced course dealing xx ith an will make up one half of the course. The other a later date if the professor undertakes further emerging field of studx This interdepartmental part will ileal with actual genetic experimenta­ pioneering research and needs test subjects. course w ill combine the resources of the tion in an attempt to Find a cure for the ugly biology and cinema studies departments in UNCYTLY GENETICS V2.V874 I genes. order to teach the students the art o f gene splic­ Formerly: Why arv there so many iiy/y /teo/tlei CONTINENTS ADRIFT, SEA ing Very complicated biochemical know ledge Prerequisites: Howl hi# urenifie of 111). FLOOR FALLING AND GLOBAL will be used during the term's work. (amt I l ent 4 /tolnls TECTONICS V23.8274 Delves into the problems ol extremely unh

Department of Chemistry

W a rn in g REALLY HARD ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II V25.7658 Prerequisites: U 5 Httn/i J /minis. Laboratory courses are really quite scary and dangerous. Therefore, we This course prov ides the theoretical tools on recommend eyeglasses with hig noses and fake mustaches be- worn dur­ how to make explosives, drugs anil alcohol. All ing all your lab periods. These glasses can only he bought at our radicals, drug aildii t' anil moonshiners art- urged to take this course bookstore. If glasses purchased elsewhere are used, you will fail the course We also recommend life insurance with a double indemnity REALLY HARD ORGANIC clause payable to the university. Proper funeral arrangements and ex­ CHEMISTRY LAB I V25.7659 penses should be made before your first lab period. Corequisite: \’J5 ~65~ it points I Ik course prox ides students xx ith ihc oppor­ tune \ to xxork the ehenio-eleetro-resensitizing- Courses REALLY HARD ORGANIC quad-reli-mechanistie-leedback machines In ad­ CHEMISTRY I V2S.7657 dition. students xx bo do not Ivax e i aneer at this time will Ik allowed to xxork on experiments. HARD INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Prerequisites: I ilesin• to he

ALGORITHMS, DATA STRUCTURES, SYMBOL Computer Science is one of the most pragmatic scholastic MANIPULATION, AND COMPUTER disciplines. In the last decade, many professions have begun to TECHNIQUES V22.1122 utilize computers and to hire those who are skilled in programming Legree. 16 points. and research. It is not uncommon for graduates of the depart tent to 1 his course o ndenscs an entire minor’s worth find employment less than ten minutes after commencement exer­ of computer knowledge into one intensive term. In addition to regular tuition expenses, cises. If you have chosen this field, you may actually get a jo b an d students taking the course should he prepared m ake m o n ey. to shell out for a healthy supply of bennies The type of person best suited to computer studies is the Recommended mainly for techno-junkies who do not wish to see family or friends this metronome-like kid with rimmed glasses who played Dungeons and semester. D ra g o n s all through high school. Excellent com puter facilities are available—big computers, little computers, teeny-tiny com­ TERMINAL ACCESS TACTICS puters—which w e paid for. However, if you are a programming V22.0005 genius whose life revolves around challenging computer courses, Prerequisite: three years of international perhaps you should’ve gone to MIT. commando service. Spock. -I points. This course serves as a complete trickster's guide to reaching a computer terminal upon which you can run your assignments. Since the C ourses SLOWTRAN PROGRAMMING terminal room is inevitably crowded one hour V22.0010 before c lass begins, craft and guile are needed INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 4 points. to secure a machine Methods include speaking A22.0003 Develops a thorough distaste for the model-to- in a loud voice about the new terminals on the working program process in those students library roof, or bribing whiz kids with Conan Prerequisite: three years of high school math­ the Barbarian comic books. ematics or ownership of an abacus. who lack dedication, utilizing the SLOWTRAN Marateck, Staff 4 points. (formerly WEEDOUT) language. The student is Designed to teach students to program in the taught how to design, program, debug, and COMPUTER GAMES V22.0009 most rudimentary of programming languages, fumigate in this language. One particular hur­ Atari. 4 points. SIMPLE. No prior knowledge of computers, dle is the built-in sarcasm of the computer when an error is made: “ THAT’S YOUR SOLU­ A new course that was created to meet student programming, shoelace tying, or silverware demand As you while away the hours playing usage is assumed. The student is taught to TION? A PLATE OF CHIPPED BEEF HAS MORE LOGIC THAN YOU DO. WAZMO." Blackjack and Star Wars, know that vour punch keys, curse and assault display ter­ dollars are going to an American university. minals, crib programs from examples in the PROGRAM THEFT V22.0019 not a Japanese toy company textbooks, and panic when staring at exam questions. Fingers. 4 points. Another new course, taught by a master, and a piece of cake.

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Department of English

Basic Expository W riting Courses ADVANCED SEMINAR: BI.ACK .... i 1 ~~ JEWISH MEN IN AMERICAN VOCABULARY I A 4 1.0003 LITERATURE V4 1.0301 \X'inkerbvun. i points (iotdmosi/ue. /.• /mini. I his courxc sucks to acquaint the student with I'sing an inductive approach, this twenty small words, their uses and spellings The * minute seminar will examine such questions as course will cover such words as a. as. ask. and. "Black Jewish Men in American l.itcnmirc— at. but. be. been. the. it, if. is. to. too, two. we. Where are they?". "W ho would want to write were, will. this. that, there, here. her. him. his. about Black Jewish Men anyway?", and "Is the hers. its. it s. why. I. do. not. know. why. alas. absense of Black Jew ish Men in American l iter­ «uir. able, after, art. balk. bake. bait, and bag ature related in some way lo the absense of Black Jewish Men in American society (w ith the VOCABULARY II A41.0004 exception, of course, of Sammy Davis, Jr.)?" Prerequisite! Cremtjeatis 4 points. This course seeks to acquaint the student with COLLOQUIUM: THE MODERN larger words, their uses and spellings In the WRITER: T.S. ELIOT AND course of the semester the follow ing words w ill JACQUELINE SUSANN V4 1.6025 be covered: blunder, brouhaha, buttress, astronaut, atropine, atomizer, buffet, buffalo, Conislns k. i /mints. "Jackie Susann was the centre." according to counterattack, counterpoise, deny, depend, VOCABULARY III A4 1.0005 doleful, executable. exotic. Kskimopie. failsafe, her friend I s Idiot, "o f the literary life of facet, factitious, filibuster, finger, fodder, Prerequisite: a grade of H or heller in Hollywood": w ith her death, "a whole pattern googenheimer. gardenia, germinate, gesticulate, A I /. OOOit Highird. I/mints. of culture is broken " This course explores the graduate, hoopla, homologous, hoosegow. This course seeks to acquaint the student with work of two of the great writers of the century. hopscotch, inasmuch, impute, incise, instill, really larjte words, their uses and spellings. Ix>ld innovators in poetry and prurience. (angle, jingle, jungle, kidney, litoral, marachino Among the words to lx* studied arc g\ nomania, Readings include Susann s the l.ore Machine cherry nonillion. opium, papoose, quixotic, hypothalamus, icantgctnosatisfaction, super- and Valley of Ibe I lolls and Idiot's //><■ If lisle remember, sasafras. tamale, trellis, underwear, cal lafraga I ist leexpia I lack k unis, meres vdotesand- l and artd Murder in the Cathedral. u haul, unscientific, varnish, vulpine, dix-svdotcsandliddlclamsydivcy. and wampctcr. webbing whack, \hosa. yardage, scelodcrcdcygoiousandhiisscsinnaronohil- yellow zy gote, and /✓ ///// slcmstmxsumntilcow randsummitdux i Department of Mud Skiing

With a staff of internationally known scholars and teachers, the PHILOSOPHY OF MUD SKIING Department of Mud Skiing is one of the country ’s major graduate and V 45.0044 undergraduate centers of study. The department offers an unusually Dee i points broad range of courses. A stud) of general features of Mud Skiing The program is strong and diversified, with emphasis on enabling thcor\. controversy. and progress Topics in­ clude the nature of Mud Skiing in principle and the Mud Skiing major or minor to skim over large expanses of soft, law and the moral and political aspects of Mud moist earth without faltering. Skiing. Mud Skiing House on Washington Mews brings Mud Skiing into focus with films, lectures, and concerts, as well as library facilities and a periodicals reading room. METAPHYSICS OF MUD SKIING Here in New York City, the student of Mud Skiing can find a number V 45.0045 Dion i points. of cultural activities that broaden understanding of this art. Discussion of questions of existence, truth, identity. personhood, causation, action, and C o u rse s change with reference to modern day Mud Ski mg A thesis of nihilistic Mud Skiing is ad­ vocated and developed Mud Skiing finds its ELEMENTARY MUD SKIING basis in Ancient Greek thought. A 45.0010 MODERN CRITICISM AND Oinkle. -I points. THEORY OF MUD SKIING Open to students with no pier ions training in V 45.0515 MODERN MUD SKIING V fS.0021 Mud Skiing and to others on assignment by Homes. / point. placement test. Rankle i points. An introduction to contemporary methods of- An introduction to the techniques, results, and criticism and an approach to problems in the applications o f twentieth century Mud Skiing ADVANCED MUD SKIING A450020 theory of Mud Skiing Consists of evaluation of Topics include: natural Mud Skiing, quantified Prerequisite: the various theories of Mud Skiing I mphasis is Open to students who hare suc­ Mud skiing formal Mud Skiing and its proper­ placed on developing a clear understanding of cessfully completed A -Pi. 0010 and to others on ties Recommended to students contemplating the critical methods of Mud Skiing and their assignment hy placement test. advanced work in Philos*min Hinkle. 6 points theoretical implicatons. 8 Department of Journalism

C o u rs e s THE TELEVISION ANCHORPERSON CREATIVE FEATURE ARTICLES V 54.0098 V 54.0534 REPORTING III V54.0023 Hosier. i points. Slim, t points. Szabo. Ikiborba. I /mints. A course designed to teach students the A course designed for people who are too lazy A continuation of the basic news reporting necessary skills needed to become an anchor- to do any reporting Techniques in inventing techniques learned in Reporting i and II. hut person. The proper methods of blow drying confidential sources, writing fiction disguised as \s ith an emphasis on more advanced concepts, one's hair and acquiring a distinguishing lisp arc new s reporting, and what to do when one of as taught hy top working professionals. Drills in­ demonstrated Various means of arguing with these articles is bestowed w ith numerous prizes clude entrapping an interview subject on film, network bosses about a new multi-million dollar are covered. making the subject so uneasy that he/shc feels contract are examined in detail W riting nc\ . compelled to end the session hy bolting out the stories and interviewing skills are touched upon door and taking off down Fifth Ave. with the .YELLOWJOURNALISM V54.0046 student in hot. dramatic, and filmed, pursuit, in CRITICAL WRITING V54.0234 Hears!. ■) points. order to sene the viewers' interest. All students Jabhar. I points. must dress as Afghan rebels in class, when con­ An introduction to the methods of distorting The principles of reviewing books, plays, and ducting inter* lew s, and during "the chase" news. Students are expected to read the one movies when one hasn't read, or seen them. Several Keystone Cops films are screened during paragraph murder stories in the New> York The material discussed includes advanced the semester. Times, and transform them into nauseating, vocabulary and idioms for the journalist who blood curdling talcs Techniques in creating prefers "bow ling For Dollars." WORKSHOP IN WEATHER rumor and scandal are taught, along with the ways to handle libel suits. 'The department REPORTING V54.0176 FUN AT THE DAILY NEWS V54.0002 recommends that students supplement this (ilahtlli’lla. Scott, "Cl ". h'U’/tl. Antoine I /mints Knkoz. Sabo. i points. course w ith a creative writing course in the A course designed to giv e students theoretical A study of what makes it so much fun to work laiglifh Department. imdcrstanding and practical experience in at the N.Y. Daily News Specific subjects preparing tor. and delivering, the weather covered include pushing all the buttons before report. Topics include how to obtain the na­ getting off the building elevator, steer wrestling tional weather service forecast and how to read in the city room, inter-department pant) raids, it aloud I ntensive consideration of weatherman printing interview s which never took place, "buffoonery"—joke-telling, cartooning, spinn­ putting a potato in the exhaust pipe of the ing china dishes on sticks while explaining the editor's car. ringing the doorbell at the N.Y satellite photograph Post's office and running away.

Department of Physical Education

COLLEGE FOOTBALL V76.89HUTHUT Hairs. Pursejibian 6 points This new l> created course provides the student with an opportunity to examine the sport which has become a staple at nearly all reputable schools The initial five weeks will be spent studying the football itself, to determine whether it is really a pigskin or merely a lough leal cutlet Succeeding topics w ill include the history ot collegiate football, origins of team nieknames. and recruiting tactics—redshirting. grade falsifications, curricula for illiterate line­ backers. drug deals, free dorm space, and the make ot ear that will most likely entice a Sa­ moan quarterback to select a particular school t Noli' Mas lie taken w ith a Pass Kush option ) Department of Psychology

One of the most popular majors at NYU, the Department of Psychol­ ogy is a haven for confused students wandering aimlessly through col­ lege and pre-meds who failed chemistry and want to try a “soft" science. The remainder is comprised of neurotics who are learning to analyze themselves. The department covers the major schools of psychology from Freud to Joyce Brothers. Courses CONFUSING CONCEPTS IN HOW TO BE A THEORETICAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOTHERAPIST V89.0030 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY V 89.7060 V89.0001 Binky. 4 points. Shemp. 4 points. Eddie. 4 points. The origin and purpose o f the 50-minute hour is An elementary introduction to the quantitative discussed along with fifty different ways to say, A course for students who dislike meeting their research methodology of interdependent theor­ "Is that so?” , “ Please continue," and "Time's 'professors—classes consist of 300 to 400 etical concepts. Not recommended for slow up." Two schools of psychotheraputic thought students in a large lecture hall. This course is learners. are examined in detail: 1. the ideal location for designed to discourage as many students as an office is Park Avenue, 2, the ideal location is possible from choosing psychology as their ma­ Central Park West. jor. Psychoanalysis, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and personality are covered in the course o f a week; the remainder of the MEMORY V89.6089 course consists of physiological psychology. Who? 4 points. The course will not be passed unless the student A forgettable course which examines the human acts as guinea pig in psychology experiments. brain's capacity to retain information. Upon completion of this course you still won't know why you never remember what you had for din­ ner last night. A forgettable course which ex­ amines the human brain's capacity to retain in­ formation.

NORMAL PSYCHOLOGY V89 1564 Belly. 4 points. A comprehensive analysis o f the mentally well individual. Causes o f this condition are examin­ ed, along with the variety of treatments used to alleviate it, such as moving to New York City, and attempting to open child-proof bottles. INDIVIDUAL REALIZATION V 8 9 7 0 5 6 Bobby. 4 points A course designed to help each student answer the question, "Who am I?”

BEHAVIORISM V89.0456 Hartley. 4 points. This course is a survey of behavioral theory and SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY V89.5347 research methods, examining everything you PSYCHOBABBLE V890478 wanted to know about rats and pigeons, but Julie. 4 points. Also known as "Easy A ". VB9.647B. Milty. 4 were afraid to ask. Phenomena such as Pavlo- How to talk like a psychology major. Students points vian conditioning (you know, the old "dog- learn to substitute such phrases as "I'm really No well-rounded liberal arts student should sallvating-at-the-sound-of-a-beli’' trick) and depressed" with such phrases as "I am afflicted graduate without knowing why people don't operant conditioning are examined. During the with a temporary affective disorder. " Methods talk to each other in elevators Other Important last week o f the semester, most students of uttering terms like "penis envy” and “ castra­ topics include: why people stand by and develop a bizarre urge to put every New York tion complex" without giggling are examined passively watch their neighbors getting mugged City pigeon into a Skinner box and give it some Also discussed arc such cute puns as "Psychol­ positive reinforcement. ogy majors do Id better." 20 Department of Sociology

C o u rs e s THE FAMILY A93-5360 SOCIOLOGY OF MEN AND Meatsauce. 4 points. WOMEN V93-0765 A course designed for students who are not Identical with A9.i.0567 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY aware that the family is the social institution Schlafly. 4 points. A93.0001 comprised of a husband, a wife, kids, and a dog. No matter which perspective is chosen, the two Pogo. 4 points. Students are required to watch reruns of courses arrive at the same conclusion—the A survey of the field of Sociology, and its many "Father Knows Best" and "The Brady Bunch " human race is composed of two different sexes variations on the word "social"—social inter­ which are not comparable with each other and action socialization, social control, social struc­ need a third sex to act as mediator. ture. social change, social inertia, and social lag SOCIETY AND SEXUAL Definitions art- provided in advanced courses VARIATIONS V93-6996 SOCIOLOGY OF WOMEN AND Warning: not recommended for students of­ MEN A93-0567 DEVIANT BEHAVIOR A93-0000 fended by ' Three s Company. Falwell. 4 points. Noodles. 2 points. Identical with V93-0765. Steinam. 4 points. Analyzes the variety of deviant behavior. Such Explores the variations of human sexuality: deviant groups of individuals in our society as heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, Preppies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies Ma­ transexuality, bestiality and any other innova­ OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS jors, and the Moral Majority w ill be examined. tions members wish to introduce. A 93-7786 Ramey. 4 points. The study of careers, with emphasis on the SOCIOLOGY AND JOGGING SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES sociology professions and their superiority to all V 93-3458 V 93-9749 others. The course objectives are to answer the Prerequisite: A ’J.i.OOtX). Otis. 4points. Hetty Jean. 4 points. question, "W hy does a nuclear physicist have a This course examines the effects this activity has This course covers the social life of the subur­ higher IQ than a hat blocker?" and to distin­ had upon society including the boom in the ban environment, or lack of it. Attention is guish the meanings o f the terms "occupation," anti-perspirant industry Questions and prob­ focused on the shopping mall The Saturday ‘‘profession” , "career," "employment," and lems discussed are, "W hy doJAPs love to jog?", afternoon shopping tradition is compared to the "job.” "W ill jogging eventually replace sex?", and social rituals of primitive societies, Unlike "W ill the world of the future be composed of crowding in urban communities, research in­ two distinct classes—joggers and non-joggers? If volving the effects of too much space is examin­ so, will the non-joggers revolt?" ed Department of Music

...... ***% C o u rs e s TOPICS IN OPERA V71.8787 OZZY V71.34 56 Prerequisite: Tolerance. Santa. 4 points. Stubby. 47points. Each time the course is offered, the dramatic- An appreciation of the career of the legendary works of a major composer or of an operatic- Ozzy Osbourne, former lead singer o f Black school are studied in a manner similar to the Sabbath, and current lead singer of the Blizzard works themselves. Both students and professor of Oz. Students will analyze Ozzy's songs such arc required to sing all questions, answers, and as "Paranoid," "Crazy Train," and "I Don’t additional comments when in session. Prior to Know ." Students w ill be taught how to laugh class, the professor offers a libretto of tentative maniacally and wail “ I. . .1. . .1 .!" just like topics which will be discussed in class. Each stu­ Ozzy. The final examination consists of an Oz­ dent is required to present an oral report in zy look alike contest in which students will either aria or recitative before the class. wear a pink tutu and pose in a suggestive man­ ner as Ozzy frequently does on the cover of THE ART OF LISTENING A71 0007 Circus magazine. Readings, screenings, and f Motorhead. 4 points. THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY written reports required. An introduction to the art of listening; designed THUNDERS A71.0000 for people incapable o f playing music, who use Mudcl. Zi point. the skills taught in this course as a pathetic- Cancelled. substitute for musical ability. Students first ac­ SPECIAL TOPICS: POTS AND quire a basic vocabulary of musical terms and PANS V71.3456 concepts, such as "loud,” “ I like it,” and "turn AIR GUITAR A71.0008 up the bass” , to describe their responses to Zev. A few points. musical experiences. Then they proceed to a Prerequisite: The Art of Listening, or past ex­ A study of the historical development of at­ consideration of the structure and style of such perience at Grateful Dead concerts. Page. tempts to play pots and pans in order to . composers as Tom Lehrcr, Tiny Tim, R. Crumb, 4 points. achieve music. Students w ill study the career Alec Templeton, Joey Ramone, Benny Bell. How music works, from the point o f view of and analyze the music o f Zev, a musical artist The Bermuda Triangle, Leadbelly, Spike Jones, the amateur performer and loser who worships who has achieved monumental success by Shel Silverstein, Fred Rogers, and others. Lec­ rock groups by "playing" along to the music. playing pots and pans. Zev w ill lecture and tures are illustrated by recordings, slides, and The course provides training in basic positions also instruct the students on how to play his pieces o f Elvis Presley's clothing. The Wild Man the hands can be placed in to make the student “ thunder machine." (Consult an adviser when Fisher Listening Center at Bobst Library keeps appear to be playing the guitar riffs o f your inquiring about the "thunder machine" ) on file all available assignments on special favorite group. Advanced students are given Led I cassettes (consult the library hours). Zeppelin posters, which are rolled up longways and then "strummed" along to the music. Addi­ tional instruction includes singing off-key in MUSIC AND PRETENTIOUSNESS BEETHOVEN AND MIZZY V71 3456 harmony to tape recordings of l.ynyrd Skynyrd V 7 1 .1 111 Coogan. 14points. Sept. 14-IS. Cummings 4 points. A study of the similar musical styles of Ludwig Designed to impress dates, this course briels the Von Beethoven and Vic Mizzy, composer of TV STARS WHO THINK THEY student on choice musical topics to lx- used in . the music for “ The Addams Family.” The CAN SING 71.3456 discussion In conjunction to listening to WtJXR structure and style o f masterworks such as Nabors, '/i point. Hours to he arranged. and using The New York Times’ "The Guide" as Beethoven’s Ninth and the theme song of a text, the student soon finds himself discussing "The Addams Family” w ill he analyzed, r An exploration of the singing careers of televi­ Stravinsky. Schoenberg. Bartok, and other musi­ sion stars such as Telly Savalas, Chad Everett, cians whom they neither understand nor enjoy. David Soul, and John Schneider (The Dukes of Most students tend to tune into WNEVF-FM Hazzard). Students will, through studying the CHORUS V71.0051 when the instructor is not looking Mayonnaise. 1 point each term. careers of each star, discover ways in which they can record top 40 hits when they have ab­ Open to all students who enjoy singing in a solutely no singing talent whatsoever. large chorus. Students enrolled in this course Readings and written reports required. learn that they should have tried harder to get NASAL PASSAGES V71.3456 intojulliard. Study of choral works o f all types Thomas. 4 points. (with an emphasis on the Serendipity Singers) ANTMUSIC A71.0123. Students w ill be instructed on how to carry a and presentation of two unattended, free public Bangs. .) points. , concerts with the world-renowned New York 'tune by strumming their noses with their index University Orchestra. Says Professor Van Halen, A survey course designed to introduce students finger Jingle Bells." "Oh, Susanna!" and "NYU might not have a football team, but we to the musical culture of "antpeoplc" The in­ "Crazy Train," w ill he taught as well as other do have an orchestra!” Assistant Professor structor w ill valiantly attempt to explain the classics At the end of the semester, the Plcrcecar, comments also about the NYU Or­ meaning contained in the music o f Adam Ant, if, students, as a group, w ill perform a concert at chestra: "Ha. . ha, ha, ha. ..hce-hcc, ho, ho, in fact, any meaning exists. Grades will be based Madison Square Garden as an opening act for Van Halen. They w ill be accompanied by •hahehohohehahahehoheoheohaha!” on the student's ability to convincingly combine the fashions o f the American Indian and the Livingston Taylor on guitar. British Pirate (kilts are optional) Field trips to Lower East Side subway stations will be con­ ORCHESTRA V65.6565 ducted to enable the student to view firsthand Chickpea. 1 point each term. written works such as the phrase. "Scxmusic for See Chorus / Antpeoplc," as well as other graffiti. Department of Horseplay, Shenanigans, and Funny Business

The Plague is one of the nation’s leading college humor magazines and , New York University’s funniest publication . Now in its fifth year of existence, the Plague is staffed and mis-managed entirely by the NYU students. Its contents are comprised entirely of creative writing, art , w'ork, and photography originating in the University community; a fact that makes the Plague unique among campus publications. But the Plague is so much more than just a funny magazine. It’s also , one of NYl J’s most active social organizations. This year the Plague has a full schedule of events planned. Among these are a monthly film series, as well as concerts and parties open to NYU folk of every shape and size. Plans are also being made to initiate a speakers series featuring America’s noted humorists. Additionally, a number of radio programs are being developed to be aired on WNYU-FM and Ultra-Violet Radio. All this is being done as a service to the NYU community in the - Plague’s never-ending crusade to make NYU a funnier place. But the Plague needs your help. If you are an NYU student who is interested in humorous writing, artwork, photography, magazine management, editing, layout, and publicity, or organizing parties, con­ certs, convocations, and film programs of a humorous nature, then join the Plague. You have nothing to lose but your inhibitions, and maybe some of your self-esteem. (Not really.) OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND ADVER­ TISING STUDENTS: The Plague is currently developing an advertising department and is looking for individuals interested in gaining ex­ perience in this area and having fun at the same time. We will train you, assign you your own territory, and pay you for your work. If you’re interested, then contact the Plague for details. Interested? Then contact the Plague office-museum, Room 504, Stu- • dent Activities Annex, 21 Washington Place, Box 80, New York, New York 10003; office telephone numbers (212) 598-4044 and 475-9701. In New York City call Steve Korn at 762-6185. On Long Island call Richard J.T. Brown, (516) 221-4411 and, in New Jersey, call Bill Weber at (201)667-3817.

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