ENG 3071 Laughter: Definitions of Comedy
This seminar will explore the nature of comedy in its various forms from classical times to the present. It will examine comedy's appearance in various genres: drama, fiction, and film. At each of the weekly meetings, the course will pair a reading with a film. Seminar sessions will be organized around reports and discussion. The course will culminate in a research paper. Prerequisite: completion of one 1000-level English course and one 2000-level English course or permission of instructor. (Spring)