Learning and Using Conversational Humor in a Second Language During Study Abroad / / Rachel Shively.

This book examines the use of conversational humor in a second language in the context of study abroad. Using a longitudinal design, naturalistic interactions, and a language socialization framework, the study investigates the ways in which study abroad students develop in their production of humor...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus DeG Package 2018 Part 1
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Place / Publishing House:Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter Mouton, , [2018]
©2018
Year of Publication:2018
Language:English
Series:Language Play and Creativity [LPC] , 2
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Physical Description:1 online resource (XII, 274 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • 1. Social contexts of humor and language learning
  • 2. Researching humor in a second language
  • 3. Second language humor use in study abroad
  • 4. Case studies of second language humor development
  • 5. Humor use by Spanish-speaking host families and age peers
  • 6. Learning and using humor in a second language during study abroad: Discussion, conclusions, and implications
  • References
  • Index