Comm 540 Metaphor, Play, and Humor

How metaphor, play, humor, and other forms of "non-serious" language and gesture contribute to the creation of meaning and sustaining of relationships in everyday social interactions. Topics vary from quarter to quarter, and may include: metaphor; playful communication; humor and irony; and narratives. May be repeated for undergraduate or graduate credit. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as Comm 440 and may be taken only once for credit.