Jewish Humor
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Overview
Subject area
JWS
Catalog Number
3070
Course Title
Jewish Humor
Department(s)
Description
A comprehensive study of Jewish humor, along with its characteristics and unique elements, this course investigates what makes a joke Jewish, employing multiple perspectives including content, attitude, and devices used. Such study naturally invites comparisons to the humor of other groups, including religions, cultures,nationalities, ethnicities, sexes, and professions, as well as why some humor is toxic. Ancient Jewish humor from the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud will also be studied.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
034421