Review article
https://doi.org/10.22210/strjez/50-2/5
Humor in the foreign language classroom
Marina Mrazovac
orcid.org/0000-0003-1230-1233
; Glazbena škola Ivana Matetića Ronjgova Rijeka
Abstract
This paper offers an overview of the literature and research relevant to the application of humor in the foreign language classroom. Humor is a rather complex phenomenon which can be challenging to define unambiguously, since it appears in various forms and situations and is dependent on the individual characteristics of the person using it in written or spoken discourse. When talking about the application of humor in the foreign language classroom, relevant research suggests that it can be highly beneficial to both the students and the educational process, its positive effects ranging from improving classroom atmosphere and communication to having various linguistic benefits. Its implementation in the teaching process, however, should not be taken lightly. In order to avoid potential negative outcomes of using humor in a lesson, it is crucial to clearly define and conceptualize the planned outcomes, as well as how humor will be used. If applied appropriately, humor can definitely be a useful participant in every teaching process.
Keywords
humor, teaching process, foreign language classroom, language play
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270395
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Publication date:
16.12.2021.
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