The aim of this chapter is to present the contemporary approaches to humor found in linguistics, culture and literature studies, as well as media studies. The first part of this chapter focuses on the various theories of humor that dominate in contemporary language studies. Next, the problems related to studying humor from the perspective of culture and literature studies are presented. The subsequent section discusses the roles and functions of humor in the mass media. Finally, the chapter provides an overview of the studies included in the present volume.
Introduction to 'Explorations in Humor Studies: Humor Research Project' / Kuczok, Marcin; Stwora, Anna; Świerkot, Mariola. - (2020), pp. 1-15.
Introduction to 'Explorations in Humor Studies: Humor Research Project'
Anna Stwora
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2020
Abstract
The aim of this chapter is to present the contemporary approaches to humor found in linguistics, culture and literature studies, as well as media studies. The first part of this chapter focuses on the various theories of humor that dominate in contemporary language studies. Next, the problems related to studying humor from the perspective of culture and literature studies are presented. The subsequent section discusses the roles and functions of humor in the mass media. Finally, the chapter provides an overview of the studies included in the present volume.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
