Humor in the Humanities

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Note: This course satisfies the “Language, Philosophy, and Culture” or “Component Area” options in the Core Curriculum. This course introduces foundational concepts in the humanities through humor: Humor is a universal human behavior with crucial functions in all spheres of life. The course is designed to introduce students to major historical, social, psychological, literary, and communicative concepts in the humanities as they manifest in humor. The course is designed to develop critical thinking habits, and the student may be required to make analyses and value judgments based on critical thought.