THEA 124Comedy Survey I

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This course invites incoming students into their role as Comedy Writing and Performance Majors at Columbia College, and creative practitioners in the realm of comedy. Students will investigate the question of "what makes us laugh and why" through a series of readings, screenings, lectures, exercises, and discussions. Students will be introduced to core ideas, conventions of comedy across media, and Chicago area industry professionals who practice comedy in a variety of formats.