AP/CMDS 2215 3.00

Comedy and Social Change

This course introduces the theories, psychology, and functions of humour in North America from the 19th century to today. It explores comedy's pedagogical possibilities for analyzing and confronting social inequities related to race, class, sexuality, gender, disability, and citizenship status. Using a cultural studies approach, students examine comedy as truth-telling, emancipatory, and coalition-building practices across multiple media platforms.