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Peer reviewedWilloughby, Bebe – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1987
Examines the use of humor in books for children and adolescents as a device for discussing serious and painful topics. Passages from several books are used as examples, and a bibliography is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Childhood Needs, Children
Ohanian, Susan – Learning, 1988
By using a variety of riddle and poetry books, teachers may encourage young readers to appreciate and enjoy the subtleties of language. A list of 30 books involving either riddles or metaphor is provided. (JL)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Humor, Language Arts
Peer reviewedMarshall, John H. – English Journal, 1987
Notes the lack of fiction geared toward young adolescent males and humorously suggests that what little is available is far too serious in tone and moral viewpoint. (NKA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Bookstores, Comics (Publications)
Hirschorn, Michael W. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
A fraternity publication at the University of Southern California features, gossip, advice, fashion tips, and its own brand of humor. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Environment, Fraternities, Higher Education, Humor
Peer reviewedEinhorn, Lois J. – Communication Quarterly, 1988
Presents personal interviews with Dr. William Lee Miller, a former speechwriter for Adlai Stevenson's 1956 campaign for President; Dr. Robert Turner, a former speechwriter for presidents Harry Truman and John Kennedy; and Mrs. Dorothy Collins, a speechwriter for several key administrators at a major midwestern university. (JK)
Descriptors: Dialogs (Language), Humor, Interpersonal Communication, Interviews
Peer reviewedStratton, R. E. – Rhetoric Review, 1986
Proposes a formula that can be used in hiring members of an English department. (FL)
Descriptors: Creativity, Educational Research, English Departments, Higher Education
Peer reviewedEdelsky, Carole; And Others – Written Communication, 1986
Presents a brief report of a study along with an extensive criticism of this and other studies that use contrived tasks for investigating children's humor and writing. (FL)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Language, Grade 4, Humor
Peer reviewedWhitmer, Jean E. – Reading Teacher, 1986
Argues that humorous books have the potential to brighten the classroom environment, motivate students, and develop reactive, thinking readers. (FL)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Elementary Education, Humor, Motivation Techniques
Changing Patterns in the Response to Humorous Sexual Stimuli: Sex Roles and Expression of Sexuality.
Peer reviewedPrerost, Frank J. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1983
Examined the impact of humowere aous sexual stimuli on 120 college students. Results showed the importance of personal sexual experience and enjoyment with sexual expression on the reactions to sexual humor. Sexist ideas within sexual humor were significant factor in influencing female appreciation of sexual jokes. (JAC)
Descriptors: Cartoons, College Students, Higher Education, Humor
Cornett, Claudia – 2001
Part of a series offering focused, authoritative treatments of subjects of current interest to educators and other readers, this fastback focuses on the topic of humor, particularly its usefulness in instruction. The fastback asserts that humor can increase attention and retention across curricular areas, create a more positive school climate,…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Creative Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education
Oleza Simo, Juan de – Cuadernos Hispanoamericanos, 1973
Descriptors: Analytical Criticism, Comedy, Humor, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedSorrell, Martin – French Review, 1973
Descriptors: Biographies, Formal Criticism, French Literature, Humor
Peer reviewedHauck, William E.; Thomas, John W. – Journal of Experimental Education, 1972
Findings suggest that humor facilitates the recall of incidental but not intentional learning. (MB)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Creativity, Elementary School Students, Humor
Peer reviewedSchultz, Thomas R. – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1972
Two experiments were conducted to test a number of predictions derived from a cognitive theory of humor. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cartoons, Cognitive Processes, Comprehension
Peer reviewedSchoel, Doris R.; Busse, Thomas V. – Psychological Reports, 1971
Descriptors: Ability Identification, College Freshmen, Comparative Testing, Creativity
