American Humor

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Overview

Subject area

AMS

Catalog Number

243

Course Title

American Humor

Department(s)

Description

Humor in America shares some characteristics found in all cultures, past and present, and sometimes has seemed peculiarly ''native". This course traces the variety and development of American humor from colonial days to the present through literature, drama, art, cartoons, and film. Humor will be examined as psychological phenomenon, as philosophical outlook, and as intellectual history. (literature).

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Course Attributes

COPT - CSITALA (CSI TALA)

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

012536

Course Schedule