REQUIRED TEXTS:

Cohen, Ted: Jokes. Philosophical Thoughts on Joking Matters. The University of Chicago Press. 1999. 
Although this book is specifically assigned only a couple of weeks, different examples of jokes and Cohen’s analysis will be used throughout the whole course. 

All other required articles, chapters from different books, etc., are listed under specific topics discussed during the semester. All of them are available at Marriott Library Reserve Desk through electronic reserve or as hard copies.