com 3407: theories of comedy
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Florida Gulf Coast University Proudly Presents :. COM 3407: Theories of Comedy. Good Morning. Introductions Comedy Is _____. Course Overview. Introductions. u?. Comedy means dealing with contradictions. There’s a thin line between. Reality and Illusion. Pleasure and Pain. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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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u?
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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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