Topics & Lectures

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TOPIC

NOTES (pdf)

LECTURES
(narrated slides | vids)

INTRODUCTION

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Introduction to Jewish Humor

Why Study Humor?

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Benefits of Humor

WHAT IS HUMOR?

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What is Humor? Defining Terms

Theories of Humor (Why we laugh)

WHAT IS JEWISH HUMOR?

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Characteristics of Jewish Humor: An Overview

Self-Deprecating Jewish Humor

Devices Employed to Make Jewish Humor

Attitudes Found in Jewish Humor

The Topics We Find in Jewish Humor

Characters in Jewish Humor

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HISTORY OF JEWISH HUMOR

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Why the Jews? Why Are Jews Funny?

A Brief History of Modern Jewish Humor

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Ancient Jewish Humor

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Is God Funny?

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HUMOR OF OTHER GROUPS

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Humor of Other Groups (cross-cultural communication)

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Humor of Computer Professionals

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HUMOR AS A WEAPON

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Toxic Humor

Social Justice Humor

How do they get away with it?

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Andrew Schulz link

Gabriel Iglesias link

Louis CK link

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misc

Satan and God in Job  link

Soldier coming home parody  link

Best comeback ever  link 

Michael Scott anyone? link   link 

testing folder link