Topic: Comedy
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:00am-11:15am | TuTh | Rich Building 207 | Michael Evenden. | HAP. | 4 | 13411 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Catalog Description: A systematic reading of plays through dramatic structure as genre, exploring such major forms as tragedy or comedy.
Semester Details: Content: A guided seminar in the varieties of Western dramatic comedy, including satire, farce, comedy, and romance, with excursions into burlesque/vaudeville, silent comedy, and stand-up. Reading and discussion of ten to twelve plays from the classic comic canon, supported by major critical treatments of comedy and laughter.
Assessment: Four short response papers and a critical term paper. As with all seminars, attendance and participation are crucial.
Assessment: Four short response papers and a critical term paper. As with all seminars, attendance and participation are crucial.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Plays will be available online, critical articles in handouts..
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