Why aren't English teachers creative writers? Why is there little to no emphasis on creative
writing in ELA classes? What are the implications of popular media portrayals of the writer …

Die Beratung von Schreibenden ist schon lange zentral in der Begleitung von
Schreibprozessen in der Wissenschaft, im Beruf und im kreativen Schreiben. Mit der …

Interacting with humorous texts is a promising way for adolescent students to learn about
reading and writing. Few resources, however, exist to guide teachers, particularly at the high …

As various stakeholders examine the value and quality of higher education, a greater
emphasis is being put on educational outcomes. There is constant focus on improving the …

■■ Introduction Most educators take learning very seriously, especially those in health
care. They overlook the fact that humor is a lifeline to sanity and reality. Humor is not a …

This thesis conducts an examination of the writing methods used by stand-up comedians
using the lens of the rhetorical canon of invention. The study applies the theories of Thomas …

A perennial problem for many first-year composition (FYC) instructors is deciding what
curricular materials to use to teach their students about rhetoric and composition and how to …

Black feminist action research is a methodology designed by Dr. Gardner to cultivate agency
and solidarity among Women of Color student affairs administrators. By engaging …

The following dissertation is a story composed of humorous and humor-related experiences,
lived by me as an immigrant student and instructor. I reflect on how those experiences …

In 2015, Moroccan-born, French comedian Gad Elmaleh took his French stand-up act to the
United States of America. Known as the Jerry Seinfeld of France for his witty observations of …