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| Semester | spring semester 2017 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Peter Robert Burleigh (p.burleigh@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The tradition of comedy in Britain is strong: stemming from music hall variety through clubs, theatres, radio and to television. The television experience of comedy is dependent on format, including sit-com, comedy game shows, and the classic stand-up format. Taking a survey of comedy on TV, this ACE3 course will consider how comedy is a realm for commentary, debate and finally a voice of resistance. Thumbing its nose to the powers that be, can comedy provide England (if it still exists) with a way to remake a progressive non-conservative identity? |
| Learning objectives | Students will learn about the background of English comedy, and how to distinguish and identify different formats of TV comedy. They will refine analytical skills in language analysis, and will be able to discuss with their peers in an informed way how comedy touches on the political in Britain. |
| Bibliography | Readings will be distributed via ADAM before the course starts. Participants will be notified of a "watching" list before the start of term. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | Open only to registered students of English. |
| Course application | Please register by e-mail to alex.van-lierde@unibas.ch by 1 February. The number of participants is limited to 24 students. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Introduction to Academic Communication in English (Bachelor's degree subject: English) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | t.b.a. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |