ENG 453 - American Film Comedy

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

English

Description:

This course examines American movie comedies from the silent era to the present, asking questions about genre (what is comedy?) and context (what can comedies tell us about American culture and its history?). Particular emphasis is given to silent film slapstick, the sophisticated "screwball" comedy of the 1930s, the varieties of comedy during the 1950s and 1960s, the anarchic teen comedy of the last 20 years, as well as animated films. Same as MDIA 453.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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