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Theories of Comedy: Exploring Humor, Laughter, and Sociocultural Insights

Join Gulf Coast University for COM 3407, a dynamic course that delves into the theories of comedy. Discover the psychological and sociological underpinnings of humor through laughter, its contradictions, and the art of situation comedy. Engage with course materials, including lectures, quizzes, and fun assignments like "My Funniest Moment." Understand how comedy reveals the zeitgeist and connects universal experiences. Explore the fine line between pleasure, pain, reality, and illusion in a supportive learning environment.

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Theories of Comedy: Exploring Humor, Laughter, and Sociocultural Insights

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  1. samwalch.com/comedy Florida Gulf Coast University Proudly Presents: COM 3407: Theories of Comedy

  2. Good Morning Introductions Comedy Is _____. Course Overview

  3. samwalch.com/comedy Introductions

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  7. samwalch.com/comedy u?

  8. samwalch.com/comedy Comedy means dealing with contradictions.

  9. samwalch.com/comedy There’s a thin line between .. .

  10. samwalch.com/comedy Reality and Illusion

  11. samwalch.com/comedy Pleasure and Pain

  12. samwalch.com/comedy Genius and Insanity

  13. samwalch.com/comedy Comedy is _______.

  14. samwalch.com/comedy The Best Medicine

  15. samwalch.com/comedy Comedy is Pain

  16. samwalch.com/comedy Comedy is Subversive

  17. samwalch.com/comedy Comedy is Subversive

  18. samwalch.com/comedy Comedy Reveals the Zeitgeist

  19. samwalch.com/comedy Laughter is Universal

  20. samwalch.com/comedy Course Policies

  21. samwalch.com/comedy Course Focus • Psychological theories of humor and laughter • Sociological influences of comedy • The art of the “situation comedy”

  22. samwalch.com/comedy Papers • My Funniest Moment • Historical Excuse Note

  23. samwalch.com/comedy Exams • Assigned Readings & Lecture Material • Multiple Choice • Quizzes, Midterm, Final

  24. samwalch.com/comedy Attendance • 3 classes, no penalty • 5 points per class after 3 • More than 5 classes – no credit for course

  25. samwalch.com/comedy For Wed. • Read Syllabus and Assignments • Schedule will be posted by Wed.

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