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英文文摘
Chapter Ⅰ Introduction
1.1 An Introduction to Humor
1.2 The Aim of This Paper
Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review
2.1 Conventional Humor Theories
2.1.1 Superiority Theory
2.1.2 Relief Theory
2.1.3 Incongruity Theory
2.1.4 Minsky's Theory on Humor
2.1.5 Violation Theory
2.1.6 Sociology Theories
2.2 Present Study on Humor
2.2.1 Humor and Syntax
2.2.2 Semantic Script Theory of Humor
2.2.3 The Five-Level Model of Humor Representation
2.2.4 The General Theory of Verbal Humor
2.2.5 Humor and Pragmatics
Chapter Ⅲ A Pragmatic Approach to the Realization of English Humor
3.1 Violating Maxims of Conversation Leading to Humorous Effect
3.1.1 Maxims of Conversation
3.1.2 Cooperative Principle
3.1.3 Violating Cooperative Principle Leading to Humorous Effect
3.1.4 Politeness Principle
3.1.5 Violating Politeness Principle Leading to Humorous Effect
3.2 Context
3.2.1 What Is Context
3.2.2 Characteristics of Context
3.2.3 Humor and Context
3.3 Logical Deviation and Humor
3.3.1 Logical Pragmatics
3.3.2 Logical Deviation and Humor
Chapter Ⅳ Humor Study in Language Teaching
4.1 Why Use Humor in the Classroom?
4.2 Why Haven't We Been Using Humor in Our Classrooms?
4.3 Suggestions for Using Humor in Class
4.4 Appropriate and Inappropriate Uses of Humor
Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion
Published Papers during Degree Study
Acknowledgement
References
