Contenu
This course will introduce students to a wide range of British television comedy programmes. Each week will involve students watching an episode of a particular series; a short lecture contextualising the series in the tradition of British comedy and the wider social context; reading short texts; group discussion.
Contrôles des connaissances
There are three evaluations for this course:
1) Oral presentation in groups: a 15-minute presentation analysing any British comedy (television or film) of the students’ own choice. [contrôle continu, 25% of overall mark]
2) Written homework: a 1,000 word essay on British TV comedy, using examples discussed on the course. [contrôle continu, DM, 25% of overall mark]
3) Exam: a 2-hour exam, with questions on a provided text, followed by questions on the course as a whole. [examen terminal, 50% of overall mark]
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