FYS423
Humor and Laughter in Literature and Visual Media
Subject code
FYS
Course Number
423
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
J. Kazecki
Course Long Title
Humor and Laughter in Literature and Visual Media
Description
What is humor? How do we define what is funny? Is humor a universal phenomenon that works across cultures and different generations of readers and film viewers, or is it place- and time-specific? In this seminar students discuss various manifestations, strategies, and functions of humor in selected literary and visual narratives and they consider existing theories of humor and laughter. Open to students with a sense of humor.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC]
Writing Credit
W1
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude Sophomores, Exclude Juniors, Exclude Seniors