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Implementing Humour in ESL classroom
Citation
Zhao, S and Fan, S and Lu, J, Implementing Humour in ESL classroom, International Innovative Research in a Changing and Challenging World: Conference Proceedings, 16-18 May 2012, Phuket, Thailand, pp. 411-417. ISBN 978-0-646-58268-9 (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper]
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Abstract
Humour is considered to be a type of art due to its ability in representing the understanding of human communications. It is not limited in language or words, but also related to the meaning of different culture backgrounds and unwritten messages. This paper focuses on the generic structure of jokes. On the basis of the theories of humour, sense of humour and laughter research, the paper aims to understanding on the inherent characteristics of narrative jokes. As humour is considered to be a great motivating factor, using humour in English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom can bring- considerable opportunity to teach linguistic knowledge, intellectual ability and cultural awareness. Therefore, this paper hopes to provide strategies for incorporating humour into ESL teachers’ pedagogy.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Conference Paper |
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Keywords: | theories of humour, ESL teaching, linguistic and cultural awareness |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
Research Field: | English and literacy curriculum and pedagogy (excl. LOTE, ESL and TESOL) |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Teaching and curriculum |
Objective Field: | Pedagogy |
UTAS Author: | Zhao, S (Mr Songtao Zhao) |
UTAS Author: | Fan, S (Dr Frances Fan) |
UTAS Author: | Lu, J (Ms Jinjin Lu) |
ID Code: | 80137 |
Year Published: | 2012 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2012-10-23 |
Last Modified: | 2018-03-16 |
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