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Direct linkCelik, Mehmet – Hacettepe University Journal of Education, 2004
Given the important role of the affective variables in the process of learning, this paper examines ways of overcoming negative effects (i.e. anxiety, boredom) of the contextual factors. Exemplifying the uses of humor through context-specific, purpose-driven jokes, it maintains that humor can be utilized to produce a resourceful, encouraging and…
Descriptors: Humor, Learning Processes, Suggestopedia, English (Second Language)
