Humor in Literature
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Overview
Subject area
ENG
Catalog Number
256
Course Title
Humor in Literature
Department(s)
Description
The course introduces students to humor in literature from the Classical period to the present in the genres of drama, poetry, fiction and literary essays. It also provides them with interpretive and critical skills for the appreciation and understanding of the texts (e.g. wordplay). Students will examine literary examples such as satire, parody, slapstick, manners, and romantic using works by writers such as Shakespeare, Garcia-Marquez, Samantha Irby, Sandra Cisneros and Kevin Kwan.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Creative Expression
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
011748