ENGL30051 Comedy

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is ENGL30051 hard?

ENGL30051: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Comedy from ancient Greece to today's Melbourne: how it makes us laugh and what satire, parody and drag say about society.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 90%, Participation 10%

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Quick answers

When is ENGL30051 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking ENGL30051?
No prerequisites.
Does ENGL30051 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 90%, Participation 10%.
How many class hours a week does ENGL30051 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take ENGL30051 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate ENGL30051?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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