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CSCL 3231 is also offered in Fall 2021
Fall 2021 | CSCL 3231 Section 001: Comedy: Media, Politics & Society (22979)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
Mon,
Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 125
- Enrollment Status:
Open (30 of 60 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- What makes some jokes so funny? And why do we laugh? In this course, we will approach the topic of comedy from every angle. We will study theories and philosophies of humor, and will survey many different forms of the genre - film, television, viral web videos, internet memes, stand-up, improv, sketch comedy, absurdist theater, and political satire. And, of course, we will write and perform our own comedy in the classroom. By studying the history and formations of comedy, we will think about how jokes can help us change the rules of everyday life and imagine a new way forward.
- Class Description:
- What makes something hilarious? Is laughing important? What role does comedy have in our individual and collective lives? This class will be fun, funny, and serious (but not too serious). We will investigate not only how comedy works through essays on comedy, but will also do so by reading and watching a lot of stand-up, sit-coms, films, internet memes, and so on. Ultimately, we will ask the big questions: Why do we have comedy? and Can comedy affect real and meaningful change in our world?
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Whether you're a die-hard fan of certain kinds of comedy, simply enjoy watching and reading things that make you laugh, or don't know much about comedy but would like to learn, this class is for you.
- Exam Format:
- Class will include essays, short quizzes, and student projects.
- Class Format:
- 40% lecture; 40% discussion; 20% activities/screening
- Workload:
- 40+ pages reading per week
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/22979/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 14 November 2018
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