COMM4455 · Communication
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
| Term | Evaluations | Course rating | Instructor rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Spring 2023 | 2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Spring 2022 | 1 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Fall 2021 | 1 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Spring 2021 | 1 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
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Satisfies one of two writing intensive courses required within the Communication major. Restricted to Juniors and Seniors. This course surveys major theories of comedy and applies them to the world of contemporary media. Students will study major thinkers in the field of comedy, talk to creators of comedy, and analyze a wide range of media ranging from silent cinema to contemporary sitcoms to the latest in social media. Students will write a research paper that combines theories of comedy with the economics of media in order to understand how comedy creates both laughs and profits while also playing a key role in contemporary politics and society.
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