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.
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