Abstract\(in English\)
Abstract\(in Chinese\)
Introduction
Chapter One Literature Review
1.1 Definitions of Humor
1.2 Humor and Related Concepts
1.3 Three Classical Theories of Humor
1.4 Linguistic Theories of Humor
1.4.1 The Semantic Script Theory of Humor\(SSTH\)
1.4.2 General Theory of Verbal Humor\(GTVH\)
1.5 The Pragmatic Studies of Humor and Their Problems
1.6 Reasons for the Integration of the Two Theories with Social-Cultural Reference
Chapter Two Relevance Theory and Humor
2.1 Communication in Relevance Theory
2.2 Relevance and Communication
2.2.1 Definition of Relevance
2.2.2 Principles of Relevance
2.3 Relevance Theory and Humor
2.3.1 Gap between Optimal Relevance and Maximal Relevance:Source of Humor
2.3.2 Cognitive Environment and Humor
2.3.3 The Analysis of Humor in RT from the Perspective of the Interpretation of Intention
2.4 Defects of Relevance Theory
Chapter Three The Conceptual Integration Theory\(CIT\)and Humor
3.1 A Brief Review of the Conceptual Integration Theory
3.1.1 A Description of Some Key Notions
3.1.2 The Network Model of Conceptual Blending
3.1.3 Blending Process
3.1.4 Optimality Principles
3.1.5 A Case Study
3.2 The Conceptual Integration Theory and Humor
3.3 A Critical View on the Conceptual Integration Theory
3.3.1 Supplements to Relevance Theory
3.3.2 Defects of the CIT and the Supplements of RT
Chapter Four Integration of Humor with Social-Cultural References
4.1 Contexts and Humor
4.1.1 Linguistic Context
4.1.2 Non-linguistic Context
4.2 Laughter-Eliciting Devices of Humor in Linguistics
4.2.1 Linguistic Devices
4.2.2 Non-linguistic Devices
4.3 Motivations and Effects of Humor
4.3.1 Intended and Unintended Humor
4.3.2 Failure or Success:the Effects of the Intended Humor
4.4 A Tentative Model for Humor Production and Appreciation
Chapter Five Pedagogical Application of Humor
5.1 Teaching with Humor
5.1.1 The Significance of the Use of Humor in Teaching
5.1.2 Suggestions for Teaching with Humor
5.2 Incorporating Humor into English Pedagogy
5.2.1 Increase the Phonetic Ability of English
5.2.2 Enhance Lexical and Grammatical Power
5.2.3 Assist the Understanding and Using of Rhetoric Devices
5.2.4 Cultivate Culture Awareness by Means of Humor
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
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