Jokes and the Linguistic Mind

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
Cover of the book Jokes and the Linguistic Mind by Debra Aarons, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Debra Aarons ISBN: 9781136709319
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: February 27, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Debra Aarons
ISBN: 9781136709319
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: February 27, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Through the lens of cognitive science, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind investigates jokes that play on some aspect of the structure and function of language. In so doing, Debra Aarons shows that these 'linguistic jokes' can evoke our tacit knowledge of the language we use. Analyzing hilarious examples from movies, plays and books, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind demonstrates that tacit linguistic knowledge must become conscious for linguistic jokes to be understood. The book examines jokes that exploit pragmatic, semantic, morphological, phonological and semantic features of language, as well as jokes that use more than one language and jokes that are about language itself. Additionally, the text explores the relationship between cryptic crossword clues and linguistic jokes in order to demonstrate the difference between tacit knowledge of language and rules of language use that are articulated for a particular purpose. With its use of jokes as data and its highly accessible explanations of complex linguistic concepts, this book is an engaging supplementary text for introductory courses in linguistics, psycholinguistics and cognitive science. It will also be of interest to scholars in translation studies, applied linguistics and philosophy of language.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Through the lens of cognitive science, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind investigates jokes that play on some aspect of the structure and function of language. In so doing, Debra Aarons shows that these 'linguistic jokes' can evoke our tacit knowledge of the language we use. Analyzing hilarious examples from movies, plays and books, Jokes and the Linguistic Mind demonstrates that tacit linguistic knowledge must become conscious for linguistic jokes to be understood. The book examines jokes that exploit pragmatic, semantic, morphological, phonological and semantic features of language, as well as jokes that use more than one language and jokes that are about language itself. Additionally, the text explores the relationship between cryptic crossword clues and linguistic jokes in order to demonstrate the difference between tacit knowledge of language and rules of language use that are articulated for a particular purpose. With its use of jokes as data and its highly accessible explanations of complex linguistic concepts, this book is an engaging supplementary text for introductory courses in linguistics, psycholinguistics and cognitive science. It will also be of interest to scholars in translation studies, applied linguistics and philosophy of language.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Radical Islam and International Security by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Desiring Truth by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book The Ideology of Conduct (Routledge Revivals) by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Suspicious Gifts by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Linguistic Justice by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Towards Managed Primary Care by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Men and Menswear by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Mendelssohn by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book The Hasidic Community of Williamsburg by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Environmental Justice by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book The Future of Newspapers by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Reflections on Feminist Family Therapy Training by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Equity in the Classroom by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Understanding Mental Objects by Debra Aarons
Cover of the book Primary School Geography (1994) by Debra Aarons
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy