Schnurr, Stephanie (2010) Humour. In: Interpersonal Pragmatics. Handbooks of Pragmatics [HOPS] (No.6). De Gruyter Mouton, Berlin, Germany / New York, NY, U.S.A., pp. 307-326. ISBN 9783110214321

Full text not available from this repository.

Abstract

Humour is a particularly versatile language strategy which performs a variety of interpersonal functions. Humour is not only an excellent means for reinforcing solidarity and creating a friendly atmosphere, but it may also be used to reinforce existing power relations, as well as to express resistance and to challenge interlocutors. However, due to its ambiguous and versatile nature, many instances of humour serve various interpersonal functions simultaneously. This chapter discusses a few short examples to illustrate how the various functions of humour may be used in order to establish and negotiate interpersonal relations. It also addresses some of the theoretical and methodological challenges of defining, identifying, measuring and collecting humour. And a range of social factors are discussed that have an impact on the use of humour in interpersonal encounters.

Item Type:	Book Item
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Applied Linguistics
Series Name:	Handbooks of Pragmatics [HOPS]
Publisher:	De Gruyter Mouton
Place of Publication:	Berlin, Germany / New York, NY, U.S.A.
ISBN:	9783110214321
Book Title:	Interpersonal Pragmatics
Editor:	Locher, Miriam A. and Graham, Sage L.
Date:	November 2010
Number:	No.6
Number of Pages:	497
Page Range:	pp. 307-326
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/48107

Request changes to a record

Actions (login required)

View Item