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,<br/>irony, anecdote, political satire, domestic humour, grotesque and absurd<br/>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. -- Course Website
