Spanish Laughter: The Politics of Humor in Spain

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This course presents a historical account of humor in Spain, and the evolution of its political value. Through the analysis of a wide range of cultural artifacts such as short stories, tv shows, films, comic books, and paintings, we will analyze the changing role that humor has played in the Spanish public sphere from the early modern period to the present day, as well as how it has been an important tool that Spaniards have taken advantage of to address different social fears and challenges. Taught in English.