Week # 11 - November 6, 2008

My culture, not yours! Ethnic humor: its nature and functions. Popularity and demise. Part 2.

Assignment “From Hell:” O’Rourke, P.J.: The Innocents Abroad, Updated. In  Holidays in Hell. Grove Press. 1988. Pp.5-11.

1. Explain stereotypes of 10 ethnic groups as based on O’Rourke’s smart comments (remember, he visited these countries in 1980s).

2. Question lottery: draw an excerpt from O'Rourke's article and explain its meaning(to be turned in on November 29, 2008).

TAKE-HOME EXAM!!! (to be turned in on November 20, 2008).