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COM 3407: Theories of Comedy

Florida Gulf Coast University Proudly Presents:

Good Morning

Introductions

Comedy Is _____.

Course Overview

INTRODUCTIONS

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Comedy means dealing with contradictions.

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There’s a thin line between .. .

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Reality and Illusion

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Pleasure and Pain

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Genius and Insanity

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Comedy is _______.

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The Best Medicine

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Comedy is Pain

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Comedy is Subversive

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Comedy is Subversive

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Comedy Reveals the Zeitgeist

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Laughter is Universal

COURSE POLICIES

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Course Focus

• Psychological theories of humor and laughter

• Sociological influences of comedy

• The art of the “situation comedy”

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Papers

• My Funniest Moment

• Historical Excuse Note

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Exams

• Assigned Readings & Lecture Material

• Multiple Choice

• Quizzes, Midterm, Final

Attendance

3 classes, no penalty

5 points per class after 3

More than 5 classes – no credit for course

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For Wed.

Read Syllabus and Assignments

Schedule will be posted by Wed.

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