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Finding an interesting class is often harder than picking the winner of the Belmont Stakes. Unfortunately, most colleges don't hand out tip sheets. As a service to our readers, we've picked out five of the most intriguing classes offered in the Delaware Valley. For our rundown, we quote quick excerpts from the actual course description, then we give you the class clown lowdown on what the class is probably all about.


Economics 134: GATT, The EU, NAFTA and All That

Simply adding "All That" transforms boring old "trade policy tariffs" and "labor conditions" into a multinational house party. Damn, that's Phat! Required reading includes Bureaucracy is Dope. (Bryn Mawr College)


Religion 413: Dynamics of Marriage

It begins with anthropological insights into "marriage as a human event and sacrament."

Then it moves on to how to put up with foul moods, surly in-laws and making the most out of your ugly divorce. (Immaculata College)


Art History 61: Everyday Things

This seminar surveys everything from "paper clips and nails to furniture and appliances, as well as machines and apparel items."

Topics include: Zip-lock, Fact or Fantasy?; My Sock Drawer, Myself; and The History of Snacking. Extra credit is available for students who take an internship at Wawa, CVS or Staples. (Swarthmore College)


History 0366: Historical Roots of Urban Crime

Covers "gambling, prostitution, narcotics and bootlegging."

Learn the secrets of everything from smalltime pimping to international drug cartel organization. Guest lecturers include drug-running fascist Manuel Noriega, Teflon don John Gotti and "Huggy Bear." (Temple University)


American Studies 1296: Ethnic Humor

"Students will be involved in fieldwork projects that will bring them into contact with an ethnic group of their choice."

Field trips include telling black jokes in the ghetto, insulting Jews on the steps of the Temple and mimicking Asians in Chinatown. Also examines the question: Is there anything funny about WASPs? Prerequisite includes "Thoughts About Yo Mama, 201." (University of Pennsylvania)


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