ENG 112 - American Humor 3.00 Formerly hu 6116

Institution:

Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts

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Description:

The humorous literature of America covers a wide variety of topics and methods to elicit laughter from readers. This course explores that variety by reading authors as diverse as James Thurber and Erma Bombeck, Mark Twain and Larry King. It will try to answer the question, "What makes Americans laugh?". Correlated audioand visual aids will enrich this lighthearted but focused look into American humor. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). General Education Electives: Humanities; Literature Intensive Values: Written Communication

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.middlesex.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 656-3200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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