ANTH 4765 - Language Humor and Games

Credits: 3
This course examines various forms of language play and the role of language characterisitics (ambiguity, phonology, homophony, etc. ) in creating humorous utterances and texts. Anthropological understandings of humor and its use also will be explored. Students will construct and analyze forms of humor throughout the course.

Prerequisite: ANTH 2000 or consent of the instructor.
Dual Listed ANTH 5765.