2023 Fall – LING1100:
Language, Thought, and Reality: How We’re Laughter Crafters
Instructor of Record, Cornell University, Department of Linguistics, 2023
Instructor: Me
Materials for this course can be found here.
Key topics:
- … involving writing ability:
- Refining argumentation
- Analyzing a diverse set of materials
- Understanding and adopting style
- Revising constructively
- Writing collaboratively
- Researching, designing, conducting, and documenting a novel research questions
- Finding a writer’s voice
- … involving the linguistic features of humor:
- Learning fundamental skills of linguistic analysis
- Aligning form with function
- Studying visual humor with a linguistic approach
- Discovering sociolinguistic influences on humor
- Analyzing humor synchronically and diachronically
Responsibilities:
- Designing course and all materials (in-class materials, preparatory work, essays)
- Grading journals and essays
- Leading class and adopting to students’ needs
- Holding office hours (2hrs / week)