From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle, this unit charts comedy's discussions of race, class, gender, and sexuality, and of party and identity politics in the form of parody and satire. Influenced by ethnic, minority, and working-class cultures, comedy challenged and transformed existing norms of American family and institutions, and American identity, sex, and gender. Through forms such as literature, television, stand-up, cinema, and new media, students will learn that comedy provided a space for resistance, profit, and community.
Details
Academic unit | United States Studies Centre |
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Unit code | AMST2606 |
Unit name | Stand Up USA: American Comedy and Humour |
Session, year
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Semester 2, 2021 |
Attendance mode | Normal day |
Location | Remote |
Credit points | 6 |
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions
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None |
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Prerequisites
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18 Junior credit points or 12 credit points at 1000 level in American Studies� |
Corequisites
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff and contact details
Coordinator | Rodney Taveira, rodney.taveira@sydney.edu.au |
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