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| Humor | 4 |
| Teaching Methods | 4 |
| Educational Philosophy | 2 |
| Higher Education | 2 |
| Literary Criticism | 2 |
| Advertising | 1 |
| Autobiographies | 1 |
| College English | 1 |
| College Students | 1 |
| Comedy | 1 |
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| College English | 4 |
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Peer reviewedPerrin, Robert – College English, 1985
Humorously advocates the revival of "clotheiognomy", the art of discovering temperament and character from apparel.(EL)
Descriptors: College English, Comedy, Educational Philosophy, Higher Education
Peer reviewedNilsen, Alleen Pace – College English, 1994
Examines the nature of humor and jokes. Considers the benefits of humor in public moments. Analyzes aspects of humor that may determine its efficacy. (HB)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Educational Philosophy, English Instruction, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPhelan, James – College English, 1986
Suggests humorous ways to generate student interest in literature such as creating advertising campaigns for characters in fiction. (SRT)
Descriptors: Advertising, Humor, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
Peer reviewedLincoln, Kenneth R. – College English, 1974
Descriptors: College Students, Critical Reading, English Curriculum, Humanization
