Humor and Comedy Writing
X32.9341
/ $580
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education:
Writing and Speech
In this workshop, ideal for the writer who "thinks funny," students write (and then critique) humorous essays, satire, and parody suitable for magazines, newspapers, and humor websites. Students also prepare a portion of a comedy script for film, television, stage, or digital media. The course emphasizes imparting the fundamental techniques of the humorist's craft and helping students to develop their individual voices. Besides writing, students encounter some of the best contemporary and classic comic prose in classroom readings.
Requirements include high intelligence, thick skin, and pronounced brow ridges.
Related Subject Areas: Fiction and Poetry, Nonfiction Writing, Writing, Creative Writing
Course Materials
Section 1
Tuesday 6:45pm-9:05pm
February 9 - May 11
No class 2/16, 3/30, 4/6
10 Sessions
Instructor:
Lewis Grossberger
Location: Norman Thomas Center, 111 E 33
