Why We Laugh: Analyses of Comedy
Fall 2006
English 98/198
2 Unit(s)
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About the Course:
“Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the pure scientific mind.” – E.B. White
Through comedic media (movies, tv shows, etc), discussion, and academic explorations of comedy we will attempt to dissect the metaphoric frog, and ask/answer basic questions about comedy/humor that many people view as either too unimportant or too dangerous to entertain.
Most meetings will include a media viewing, followed by a discussion based on the material seen as well as a short reading assignment (5 to 15 pages) chosen to help elucidate the ideas presented on that day.
How to Enroll:
Interest in this course has already greatly exceeded capacity. If you have not received an e-mail informing you that you have a place on either the ‘projected roster’ or the wait list for this course and you’re still interested in taking this class, please look for a listing during the Spring semester.
Course Contact: bradleyhunt AT gmail.com
Faculty Sponsor: George Starr
Time & Location:
| Section | Facilitators | Size | Location | Time | Starts | Status | CCNs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. 1 | Bradley Hunt | 50 | 122 Wheeler | W 6-8 | 9/06 | full | — |
Uploaded Files:
| Name | Date | Size | Type | Actions |
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| Syllabus: comedysyllabus.wps.doc | Jul 18 | 17kb | Word Doc (Viewer) | View Download |
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