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Peer reviewedGallagher, Mary – English Journal, 1982
Suggests ways to get students interested in talking seriously about comedy. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Comedy, English Instruction, Film Study
Peer reviewedBerwald, Jean-Pierre – French Review, 1992
Humor can enliven classes, establish and maintain rapport, create ambiance for learning, and enhance student acquisition and retention. Ways to use humor in the classroom are presented, including clearly verbal approaches, visual aid techniques (magazines, cartoons, ads, etc.), and the humor of stand-up comedians. (12 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Cartoons, Classroom Techniques, Comedy
