Stand-Up Nation

ENG-280K-1

Binghamton University

  • Semester
    Winter 26/27
  • Instructor
  • Start Date
    12-17-2026
  • Total Credits
    4
  • Call to Register
    607-777-6088

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Stand-Up Nation, STOP! THIS IS NOT A COURSE THAT TEACHES YOU HOW TO BE A STAND-UP COMEDIAN! BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN IT'S NOT AWESOME! This course explores stand-up comedy as a valid and meaningful form of cultural discourse by examining the work of comedians from Lenny Bruce to Jim Gaffigan, from George Carlin to Ellen DeGeneres, from Rodney Dangerfield to Carrottop... well, maybe not Carrottop, but you get the point. Through writing, in class discussion, and viewing the work of comedians (and comediennes) students will better understand the importance of humor (and this very specific brand of humor) within the fabric of our culture, and how it also helps to shape individual meaning and identity. What kinds of social commentary and criticism lie beneath the punch lines, and how does the current cultural zeitgeist reflect each comedian's style and approach… or vice versa.
General Education Area(s): Humanities
Course Area: English & Literature
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 12-17-2026 - 01-15-2027
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