EL 2209 - Contemporary American Humor

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

English

Description:

This course examines the role of humor in satire and social commentary in Twentieth Century America through a survey of the novels, short stories, essays, articles, and cartoons of such American humorists as James Thurber, S.J. Perlman, Robert Benchley, Woody Allen, Jules Pfeiffer, Charles Addams, and Gary Trudeau. Students will compare the various modes and styles of humor and will write reaction papers to the works read. They will try their hands at writing humorous commentaries on issues of the day. A research paper on the humorist of each student's choice, will conclude the semsester. Offered periodically. Prerequisite: ECII placement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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