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2022-2023 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
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ANTH 5765 - 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.


Dual Listed ANTH 4765 .
Prerequisite: ANTH 5030  or consent of instructor.



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