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1、Comparative Analysis of Humorous Discourses AbstractHumor is a unique product of human civilization, which is shown through the language dialogue.In this way, through the comparative study of Chinese and English, it can not only help language learners to understand the phenomenon of humor, but also
2、add a different color in daily conversation, writing and other aspects also.Life has a wide variety of humor, and both Chinese and English has no lack of humor. It will exist in the written words, provide some entertainment and amusement for us readers, and also exist in daily conversation, which pr
3、ovides some thoughts beyond entertainment.As a Chinese English learner, we must learn to appreciate the language, especially in beauty of humorous discourses, so we should learn and understand humorous discourses to improve reading interest, reading appreciation ability, and enhance the ability of i
4、ntercultural communication.This paper describes the definition of humor, functions and nature, and a review of the research progress in psychology and linguistics aspects of humorous discourse. Through the comparative study of Chinese and English humor history, this thesis is the development process
5、 of Chinese and English humorous discourses, as well as the contrastive analysis of linguistic aspects, concerning their causes and differences. The research results of this thesis can be a bit instructive in the appreciation of humorous discourses. 摘要幽默是人类文明独有的产物，是通过语言对话来展现的。这样，通过对中西方言语幽默的对比研究不仅能帮助
6、语言学习者更好的理解幽默现象，而且在会话，写作等方面也会增添别样的色彩。生活中有各种各样的幽默，汉语英语都不缺乏，它会存在于语言文字幽默，给我们读者提供一些消遣和娱乐，也会存在于日常会话当中，提供娱乐之外的一些思考。作为汉语英语的学习者，我们必须学会欣赏语言，尤其是语言中的幽默美，所以我们应该去学习、理解幽默话语从而提高阅读兴趣、阅读鉴赏能力，进而增强跨文化交际的能力。本文首先讨论了幽默的定义，功能和本质，并回顾了幽默话语在心理学以及语言学方面的一些研究进展。通过中英幽默话语历史起源的对比研究，本文从中英幽默话语的发展历程角度进行了语言学方面的对比分析，涉及中英文幽默话语的不同点以及导致的原因
7、。本文的研究结论对欣赏幽默话语具有一定的启发作用。关键词：幽默话语，起源与发展，语言学分析ContentsAcknowledgements1Abstract2摘要3Contents41.Introduction51.1Cognition of humor51.2 General idea and structure62.Literature Review72.1 Definitions of humor72.2 Humorous discourse82.2.1 Psychological approaches82.2.2 Linguistic approaches93.Historical C
8、omparison of humorous discourse103.1Origin of humor in Chinese103.2Origin of humorin English114.Development of Chinese and English humor124.1 Chinese humor134.2English humor135.Their causes and differences155.1 Difference in national characters155.2 Difference in aims and ideologies155.3 Difference
9、in way of thinking165.4 English humor176.Conclusion18References .191. Introduction1.1 Cognition of humorHumorous discourse is a regular linguistic phenomenon which brings us a colorful, fascinating life. In addition to the enjoyment, the pragmatic function of humor discourse cant be neglected. Humor
10、ous discourse promotes a better interpersonal relationship, encouraging people to face difficulties actively. Nowadays using humorous discourse correctly will promote the communication developing successfully. By researching the humor discourse of those English speaking countries, English learners c
11、an gain more information about their culture. We can understand their way of humor and will not cause communication barriers because of different culture. Learning the essence of other countries humor culture to enrich ours will make our Chinese humor culture much colorful in a certain extent. Whats
12、 more, under the economic globalization, cultural communication become more frequent, thus the diversity of humorous discourse will broaden our mind.Maybe we dont realize but we cant deny that humor is important and necessary. Humor can change our culture and lives, minds and experiences. We do need
13、 humor whatever in daily life, academy or politics.The existence and use of humor is a common sociolinguistics phenomenon. Humor plays a very important role in expressing peoples ideals and communication. The charm of humorous discourse bases on speakers unique language skills and languages culture
14、background. Humor is a distinct feature of English language. To make sure that cross-cultural communication is carrying on smoothly, however understanding humorous discourse of English speaking country is quite important. In social communication, people may have some awkwardness. In order to avoid t
15、he awkwardness, this article coming with the definition, production, constitution, ways of using roundly compare and analyze the humorous discourse between Chinese and English.1.2 General idea and structureHumor has been the subject of many scholars and has played an important role in the work of many great writers. But what is meant by “humor”? And what is the nature of “humor”? Many scholars try to answer these questions from the variousfields.Nowadays, humor has much more connections with linguistics, because language and humor have inseparable relation. First, language has b
