CC 422 - Politics and Comedy: Subversive Laughter

Institution:

Emerson College

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Description:

Examines political comedy through lens of performance studies. Survey history of political commentary by American platform humorists (Artemus Ward, Mark Twain), stand-up comedians (Lenny Bruce, Kate Clinton), comedy monologue artists (Spalding Gray, Margaret Cho), and talk-show hosts (Bill Maher, Jay Leno). Examine role of comedy in shaping social and political discourse. Emphasis on developing performance skills. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Semester varies)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emerson.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 824-8500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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