Jewish Humor and Satire: Stand-Up Comedy

Undergraduate prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (CASWR 100 or 120). - We begin with Freud's theories, illustrated by Viennese and Yiddish humor. The course then focuses on oral-style short fiction, the creation of a persona, and stand-up comedy routines. As we read texts and study performances, students write their own. Effective Spring 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Creativity/Innovation, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Writing-Intensive Course.