Article Title
“Do You Know Why That’s Funny?” Connecting the Scholarship of Humor to the Practice of After-Dinner Speaking
Abstract
Forensic educators have a unique opportunity to connect students with centuries of scholarship, yet it remains unclear how coaches utilize communication research to aid students in constructing events. This article questions how studies of humor can enhance connections between the forensic student and the broader field of research. Through applying theories of humor to the practice of After- Dinner Speaking (ADS), this paper indicates studies of humor in classical and contemporary scholarship provide useful frameworks in the construction of ADS, and offers suggestions for making more explicit connections between theory, pedagogy, and practice.
Recommended Citation
Sharples, A. J. (2014). “Do You Know Why That’s Funny?” Connecting the Scholarship of Humor to the Practice of After-Dinner Speaking. National Forensic Journal, 32(1). https://doi.org/10.56816/0749-1042.1049
