PO 344 - The Presidential Election Through Humor

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
Students will analyze the main political candidates for the Presidential election through the lens of humor. All aspects of the campaign - commercials, speeches, debates, political commentaries, editorial cartoons, satirical pieces and trending social media topics will provide material for the analysis. Students will determine the legitimacy and accuracy of the presentation of the candidates and the response to the humor of the public from various backgrounds and collectively. (U) Occasionally