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| Perlett, Robert | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPerlett, Robert – English Journal, 1982
Relates personal experiences and applies Freud's theory of humor to explain why teachers should not treat the study of comedy too seriously in the English classroom. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Comedy, Humor, Inhibition
