Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface V
3. Contents IX
4. 1. Social contexts of humor and language learning 1
5. 2. Researching humor in a second language 27
6. 3. Second language humor use in study abroad 46
7. 4. Case studies of second language humor development 104
8. 5. Humor use by Spanish-speaking host families and age peers 170
9. 6. Learning and using humor in a second language during study abroad: Discussion, conclusions, and implications 234
10. References 257
11. Index 271