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'''Argentine TangoSabermetrics'''As long as the beat is right, : Do you like baseball? Do you can Tango to it.like numbers? This includes course will teach you why everything from traditional tango music to Maroon 5's She Will Be Lovedyou thought you knew about baseball is wrong. We’ll cover the value of defense, why the Tampa Bay Rays are brilliant, whether hitting streaks have predictive value, pitch-tracking analysis, roster construction, and lots of other stuff. Lessons Obviously, there will be every Tuesday night, from 8-9pm in the Goodrich dance studio no homework. The class meets at 5 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays (in although the back). Lessons first lecture will not be given more frequently if demand is highuntil the 17th) in the Presser Choral Hall. Contact Marco (10mps) for more informationTaylor Halperin at tlh3 if you are interested in taking the course.
'''Gender Pimposophy and New German CinemaPimpology: The History, Science, and Philosophy of Pimps'''Instructor: Ariel Kavoussi <ArielWhether you have or have not read “The Game” by Neil Strauss, chances are that you have heard about the “pick-up,” “pick-up artists,” “swag,” or other euphemisms to describe getting women. A subculture called the “Seduction Community,” until the “The Game” was published, turning the “Seduction Community” into mainstream culture, existed in anonymity, disguise, and in the shadows of mainstream culture; however, in this course, we will examine the history, science, and philosophy of pimp culture (which existed before the “Seduction Community”) and analyze why pimps and pimp culture are vilified and demonized by mainstream culture. We will examine sociological, philosophical, psychological, and historical perspectives with real world application, reading articles, books, and screening documentaries, movies, video clips, and audio clips.SDepending on personal interest on participants, the modern day pimp bible, breaking down the rules, procedures, and regulations of the dating and pimp game, with supplemental reading and resources to increase comprehension, will be distributed in class or after its completion.Kavoussi@williamsFor those more interested in real world application, sessions will have some discussion on application to mainstream dating practices, and links, books, or articles will be made available to those unable to attend or uninterested in the class but interested in the material.edu>Meeting TimesCourse materials include: 3 Thursdays 7''The Prince and Discourses'' by Machiavelli, ''Black Players:00pmJanuary 8thThe Secret World of Black Pimps'' by Richard and Christina Milner, ''Eyes Wide: The Night Porter (1974)January 15th: In a Year with 13 Moons (1978)January 22nd: Metaphysics of Sexual Love'', ''Fight Club'', ''The Matrix'', ''She’s Gotta Have It'', ''The Second Awakening Counte of Christina Klages (1978)WhereMonte Cristo'', and many, many more. The class meets from 5:30 pm to 7: Paresky Theater30 pm on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Contact Remy Damper at rkd2 if you are interested in taking the course.
'''How to Make Cookin' by the Book: Science and the Most of Your MacKitchen'''All Mac's come with programs to make movies: Let out your inner nerd while making (and eating) delicious food! In this class, you’ll learn some classic culinary techniques and a bit about the chemistry of food and physiology of flavor along the way (basically like a tastier and more fun version of chem lab). See how colligative properties affect pasta, how the Maillard reaction makes coffee, chocolate, record songsbread, build websitesand steak delicious, etcand how understanding colloids and emulsions make for better sauces and baked goods. I'll be hosting two workshops a week on anything having to do with a Mac. If Instead of making you have anyquestions about a Machuge nerd, proposals for workshops or would your knowledge of concepts like to host pH, heart transfer and thermodynamics, enzymes, reaction rates, amino acids, and carbohydrates will translate into a workshop skill that can help get you laid! No experience in either cooking or science required, curriculum will be dependent on what people are interested in. Possible class topics include: The Art and Science of your ownthe Cookie (with chocolate chip cookies), Fry Hard: Deep-Fried Deliciousness (fried chicken and sopapillas), email me Alcohol and Cooking (MarcoBeef Bourguignon and crepes Suzette) , Deciphering Ingredient Labels, and Introduction to Molecular Gastronomy. The class meets at 10mps8 pm on Thursdays in Prospect Basement. Check WSO at Contact Andrew Kung if interested in taking the beginning of Winter Study for a schedulecourse.
'''PranksTae Kwon Do'''Is it funny if your favorite teddy bear is stolen from your room during the night: Have you ever been interested in martial arts? What if Maybe you find it dangling from took karate for a flagpole the next morningfew months when you were 8? This course examines Winter Study is a great time to try it out—I will teach an introduction to the practical techniques and ethical implications Korean martial art of prankingTae Kwon Do, an art known for its exciting kicks. Lectures/discussions examine case studies from historyEach class will definitely include: significant time stretching to work on flexibility, practice kicks, fictionand other techniques including their application in self defense, and recent eventsregular athletic exercises. Laboratory assignments will include carrying out an appropriate prank on Tae Kwon Do is a target assigned from within the classgreat and fun way to stay active (we offer PE credit as well), and a possible whole-you can continue taking Tae Kwon Do since I teach classes year round. The class campus prank. Hourmeets from 5 to 6: TBD30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in Currier Ballroom. Email corey.d.watts@williams.edu Contact Nathan Schine at ns3 if interested along with hours you expect to be availablein taking the course.
'''Williams: Combat Evolved 3Visioning'''A Halo classWelcome one and all to the third rendition of the mildly popular Williams:Combat EvolvedHave you found your passion, a class where I and several other team leaders will help toteach people but aren’t sure how working to play, work as part advance it will affect other issues that you care about? Are you tired of thinking you’ve found a teamsolution, and otherwise have fun only to realize that it creates more problems? Feeling cynical because you can’t engage with the issues you learn about? Join us in thegame a collaborative process of Halo asking why we might search for the Xbox and Xbox 360. Whether you've never played before oryou consider yourself a veteran connections between seemingly disparate problems, examining how others have crafted holistic visions of the game world they want to create, and working to create our own visions for whatever world we want to change (be it's several iterationsWilliams or another community, a nation, thisor the “real world”). This class is open to all. It will be organized into one to two sessions more of a week withteam leaders to be determined across campus (due to proximity of applicants,making workshop in which participation for easy meetings). During the sessionsfull course in encouraged, you will first learn from andpractice with your leaders and teammates, and then you will compete against theother teams across the campus system link in a variety of fun action packedgame types such as Capture so the Flag. This year we schedule will also feature Halo 1 be set based on participants' availability and2 lessons as well as Halo 3interests. So step right up and join the action. No xbox Anyone interested should come to a first meeting at 7pm on Monday January 9 in Dodd living room or contact Sara Finkle at sgf1 orprevious experience requiredAndrea Lindsay at aml1. If you're interested, please email09ejm@williams.edu for more information. Hope to see you online!
'''Yoga DanceIntroduction to ''Mathematica'''''Yoga dance : Many Division III majors will inspireat some point during their tenure at Williams encounter the computational program ''Mathematica''. Used extensively in physics, upliftmath, and sweep you awayeven sometimes chemistry courses, ''Mathematica'' is capable of everything from basic calcuations to solving differential equations to three-dimentional plotting. It combines However, the deep relaxation of yoga with the amazing fun of dancelearning curve for ''Mathematica'' can be steep, and a stray semicolon or comma will ruin otherwise pristine code. During We will explore the class students will move their bodies program, focusing on how to the rhythmic flow of music execute frequently used functions and release negative energy that may have built up during the first semester. Yoga dance in an excellent way how to put a smile on your face and meet new peopletroubleshoot when something goes wrong. No Experience Necessaryexperience of any sort is assumed. Meeting Thursday Evenings The class meets from 7:30-8:30to 9 pm on Wednesdays in Bronfman 104. Contact 10ahd@williamsErik Levinsohn at eal1 if interested in taking the course.edu
'''Keep Your PC Running Fast''': The three most common issues filed at the Office of Information Technology (OIT) help desk are: computer running slow, virus infection (PC only), and no Wi-Fi connection (Mac only). In my class, you will learn how to solve these problems on your own with free tools hidden in the operating system. After taking this class, you can: decrease log-in time and memory usage, remove virus without antivirus software (OIT confirmation is still needed for virus removal), reestablish Wi-Fi connection for Mac and return your PC to pristine state if all else fail. The class meets from 1 to 2 pm on Saturdays in Jesup 205. Contact Son Le at snl1 if interested in taking the course.
'''The Magical Land of Equestria: Harmony and Its Discontents''': The magical land of Equestria is home to the technicolor ponies of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. There, all three races of pony (unicorn, Pegasus, and earth) live together in peace. But are thins so simple as they seem? In this course, we will examine the history, government, and religion/philosophy of Equestria and grapple with questions of free will, democracy, and the true meaning of “harmony.” We will also watch the adorable ponies and eat popcorn. Yay ponies! (This course is open to non-“bronies” and those unfamiliar with the show.) The class meets from 7 to 9 pm on Mondays in Paresky 210, beginning Monday, January 9th. Contact Kaybi at kbd1 if interested in taking the course.
'''Habitat for Humanity''': Want to start the new year helping a North Adams family become the owners of a new home? Have you Friday and Saturday mornings free? Are you good with your hands and tools? Join others interested in Habitat for Humanity every Friday and Saturday morning building a home for a lucky family in North Adams. See the progress of your hard work in a few short weeks. Spend your Winter Study making another's dream come true! We will meet at 8:30 AM on Friday and Saturday mornings in front of Chapin and we will return by 12:15. Contact Desirée Daring at dad2 if interested in taking the course.