311895 (v.1) Writing Humour 321
| Area: | Department of Communication and Cultural Studies |
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| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
314032 (v.1)
PWP321 Writing Humour
or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | This unit examines issues in the theory and practice of humour writing. You will engage critically and creatively with a range of different genres, styles and publication contexts of humour writing. Topics covered include parody, irony, anecdote, political satire, domestic humour, grotesque and absurd humour, humour as investigative reporting, stand up comedy, stunt comedy, joke writing, humour writing and the internet, humour writing in cross cultural contexts, humour writing and gender, humour in the workplace. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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