In a salute to Arkana's "Least Qualified Authors" thread (archived at
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=2788110 ) -- which people would you recommend NOT teach particular courses? (Bonus marks if you find an actual college course description that would fit the bill!)
Examples:
KSG API-129 Social Problems and Government Responses
In particular, the course will analyze welfare, workfare, wage subsidies, food vouchers and subsidies, public pensions, mandated benefits, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and public health insurance. A central goal of the course is to enable students to apply the fundamental economic principles of social insurance and income redistribution to the design and analysis of government programs anywhere in the world. Prerequisites: Microeconomics at the level of API-101/102; statistics/empirical analysis at the level of API-201/202.
Worst instructor choice: George W. Bush
(if you're not convinced, check out his comments on some of the course topics, at
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=1306563&mesg_id=1306563 )
DR 501
Conflict Analysis and Resolution: Basic Concepts and Skills in Dispute Resolution
Units: 1.5
Examines conflict as a phenomenon and the forms and functions of major alternative dispute resolution processes, principally negotiation and mediation. These are the processes that are critical to any person concerned with resolving disputes. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is studied from theoretical, critical and practical perspectives. Also examines and develops the skills used in various dispute resolution procedures.
Worst instructor choice: Donald Rumsfeld
MUS 335
Singing For the Stage
Units: 1.5, Hours: 2-0
Technical vocal instruction with application to theatre solos and ensembles. Course will include preparation for auditions using fully-staged material.
Worst instructor choice: John Ashcroft