Writing for Laughs
WRIT-342-1
Binghamton University
- Semester
- Summer 2026
- Instructor
- Sean M Fenty
- Start Date
- 05-26-0026
- Total Credits
- 4
- Call to Register
- 607-777-6088
Take your class online with SUNY
You will learn the same curriculum as our on-campus students
Writers in this course will read and produce humorous online list-based articles (listicles) that appeal to a wide readership. Students will read articles from successful humor writers on online repositories for comedy writing such as Cracked, College Humor, The Onion, and Clickhole. Based on our analysis of these articles, and additional readings about the nature of humor, we will establish criteria for successful comedic writing, and apply these criteria to our work. Major assignments include a written analysis of a comedic piece and two original list-based humor articles. Thoughtful prewriting activities, independent research, and extensive revision through independent review, peer critique, and extensive workshopping will be required. This course is a 4-credit course, which means that students are expected to do at least 35 hours of course-related work each week of the 5-week summer session. This includes work done completing assigned readings, studying for tests and examinations, preparing written assignments, and other course-related tasks.
General Education Area(s): Basic Communication
Course Area: Communication Studies
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Dates: 05-26-0026 - 06-29-0026
- Find books for your online class
- Instructor: Sean M Fenty
- Local Course ID: 26SU_BIN_WRIT342_1
- Books & Supplies
-
How to Register for an Online Course
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
-
- Search
- Search for an online course by keyword, semester, campus, area, or a combination of each.
-
- Select Course
- Select a course from the results list that fits your needs.
-
- Visit College Website
- Click “register now” to visit the college website to register as a “non-credit” or “non-matriculated” student if you are not enrolled at the campus.
-
- Contact Registrar
- Contact the registrar’s office or enrollment office to register for the course. Make sure you have the course name and course ID when you register.
-
- Transfer Credits
- If you plan to transfer credit for the course, make sure you have reviewed the course with the advisor at your current college to ensure the credits will transfer to your degree program.
-
- Locate Course Materials
- Once you register for the course, visit the campus bookstore to find the books and materials for the course. You will need the course ID to find the books.