REQUIRED TEXTS:

Cohen, Ted: Jokes. Philosophical Thoughts on Joking Matters. The University of Chicago Press. 1999. 
Although this book is specifically assigned only for Weeks 4/5, 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 as hard copies or through electronic reserve or both.
 

OPTIONAL TEXTS:

Robert R. Provine: Laughter. A Scientific Investigation. Viking. 2000.
Arthur Asa Berger: An Anatomy of Humor. Transaction Publishers. 1998.
Ewa Wasilewska: Anthropology of Humor and Laughter. Notes. 2007. (EW)

Notes can be purchased during the first three class meetings from an instructor.