Enjoy the trip down giggle street
Description
Introduction:
Laughter is a universal and powerful human experience that is contagious, uplifting, and brings people together. This course will explore the psychology of laughter, its benefits, types of humour, what makes things funny, and how to make people laugh.
Course Outline:
Part 1: The Psychology of Laughter
The benefits of laughter for mental and physical health
The science of laughter and how the brain responds to humor
The role of humour in human communication and social interaction
Bad Dad jokes
Interview with Comedian Terry Alderton
Part 2: Types of Humor
Observational humour
Wordplay and puns
Satire and sarcasm
Absurdity and surrealism
Part 3: What Makes Things Funny?
The incongruity theory of humour
The superiority theory of humour
Theory of benign violation
Theory of emotional relief
Part 4: How to Make People Laugh
Developing a sense of humour and finding your comedic style
Paying attention to your audience’s interests and sensitivities
Using surprise and unexpected twists
Timing and delivery
Telling jokes and using humour in conversation
Using humour in your presentations and public speaking
Laughter Yoga
Part 5: Psychoanalysis of Jokes
Introduction to Freud and Jokes
Chapter 1: Theories of Humour
Chapter 2: Freud’s Theory of Jokes
Chapter 3: The Function of Jokes
Chapter 4: The Structure of Jokes
Chapter 5: The Dark Side of Jokes
Chapter 6: Contemporary Theories of Humour
Assessment
Conclusion:
This course provides insights into the psychology of laughter, benefits, humour types, and what makes things funny, as well as practical tips on how to make people laugh. By learning how to use humour effectively, you can improve your social skills, communication, and personal relationships, and foster a more positive and fun-loving environment.
Who this course is for:
- Everyone
