Advanced(B2 )
1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks Starting October 22, 2026
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Julien Delbasty
Time Slots
Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
About this Class
What makes French humor unique? Why are some comedians national icons while others spark controversy? From wordplay and satire to stand-up and social commentary, humor offers a fascinating window into French culture and society.
In this advanced conversation course, students will explore the many forms of French humor through sketches, comic strips, stand-up routines, advertisements, songs, and television extracts. Participants will analyze what makes people laugh, discuss cultural differences in humor, and develop sophisticated speaking and listening skills while engaging with authentic contemporary materials.
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify different styles of French humor, discuss the role of comedy in society, understand cultural references, and create their own humorous content in French.
Fall program:
week 1: Gad Elmaleh – Understanding French Humor
week 2: Florence Foresti – Irony and Self-Mockery
week 3: Haroun – Humor as Social Critique
week 4: Fari – New Voices of Francophone Stand-Up
week 5: Kyan Khojandi - Creating Humor
