Fall 2022  |  CSCL 3231 Section 001: Comedy: Media, Politics & Society (21106)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 125
Enrollment Status:
Open (40 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 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 virtual 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.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Everyone!
Class Format:
Asynchronous lectures. Synchronous screenings + discussions. Accessibility is also paramount--anyone with difficulty securing reliable internet access and private space during synchronous portions of the class is welcome and will be accommodated.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21106/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
31 July 2020

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