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Nilsen, Don; Nilsen, Alleen – 2001
This paper tells the story of its authors' living and teaching experiences in Afghanistan from 1967 to 1969. The paper explains that "Don" taught at Kabul University, "Alleen" taught at the American International School of Kabul, and their three young children were in elementary school. It describes their day-to-day activities…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Humor
Smith, Laura K. – 2001
In the year 2000, news and entertainment programs dedicated a great deal of comedic attention to the presidential election. Taking a Uses and Gratifications approach, this paper examines the role of comedy among the young electorate (undergraduate students at a Texas university). It concludes comedic programs, while popular, are among many sources…
Descriptors: Comedy, Elections, Higher Education, Humor
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Hartig, Hugo – Reading Improvement, 1971
Descriptors: Authors, Humor, Irony, Literary Criticism
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Smith, Ronald E.; And Others – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1971
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anxiety, College Students, Humor
Felker, Donald W.; Hunter, Dede M. – J Psychol, 1970
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Behavioral Science Research, Cartoons
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Grove, Michael S.; Eisenman, Russell – Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1970
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cognitive Processes, College Students, Difficulty Level
Soriano, Marc – Franc Dans Monde, 1970
Descriptors: Books, French Literature, Humor, Novels
Davis, Jay M.; Farina, Amerigo – J Personality Soc Psychol, 1970
Descriptors: Arousal Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Cartoons, College Students
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Nisenholz, Bernard – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1983
Examines the proliferation of counseling theories, each with a following, that are confusing not only to counselors but to students, clients, and the public. Presents a list of 105 theories and some humorous suggestions for dealing with them. (JAC)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Training, Counselors
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Davies, Eirlys E.; And Others – ELT Journal, 1983
Six brief articles discuss these aspects of language instruction: contrasting the imperative "let" with other imperative forms; distinguishing between perfect and nonperfect tenses in English; the various functions a question can perform; use of humor to illustrate language quirks; learning appropriate uses of count versus noncount nouns; and…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Form Classes (Languages), Humor, Nouns
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Gladding, Samuel T. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1983
Examines the origin of "Counselnese", the limited professional language spoken by counselors. The 14 words in the language are defined and rules are outlined for improving communication with both counselors and noncounselors as well as those who don't speak acronyms. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Abbreviations, Counselor Role, Counselors, Humor
Care, Jean-Marc – Francais dans le Monde, 1983
Role playing differs from the more static teaching technique of simulation in its incorporation of originality and theatricality. From preparation to presentation, it is important to retain the element of play, avoid techniques of or tendencies toward psychodrama, and hold the pedagogical or evaluative purposes in mind. (MSE)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Dramatic Play, French, Humor
Munn, William C.; Gruner, Charles R. – Southern Speech Communication Journal, 1981
Manipulated speaker sex and "sick" jokes/no-jokes in printed speeches are evaluated by college students. "Sick" jokes generally resulted in negative evaluations of both speech and speaker; "sick" jokes may be enjoyed in certain social situations but should probably be left out of formal speeches. (PD)
Descriptors: College Students, Communication Research, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
Chang, Mei-Jung; Gruner, Charles R. – Southern Speech Communication Journal, 1981
Data indicate that speakers with relatively high ethos (college professors) can raise their ratings on wittiness/funniness and sense of humor--without damaging their credibility--by making fun of their professional fields, provided they do not at the same time humorously disparage the values of the audience. (PD)
Descriptors: Audiences, College Faculty, College Students, Communication Research
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Larson, Greg – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1982
Humor in the classroom can be effective in maintaining student attention, providing mnemonic examples, and aiding the relationship between teachers and students. (HOD)
Descriptors: Attention Control, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Higher Education
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