Judaic Studies 320 - Jewish Humor

Spring
2019
01
4.00
Eyal Tamir
TU 4:00PM 6:45PM
UMass Amherst
16279
Herter Hall room 205
etamir@complit.umass.edu
What part does humor play in Jewish culture? This course examines Jewish humor in literature, folklore, film, TV, and stand-up comedy. Topics include: the origins of modern Jewish humor, Yiddish satire and comedy, Jewish role in popular culture in the US, Europe, and Israel, and the relationship of Jewish humor to antisemitism. (Gen. Ed. AT, DG)
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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