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Challenges the conventional view of television as lowbrow entertainment devoid of intellectual activity. Rather, Fägersten champions the use of fictional television to learn about linguistics and at the same time promotes enriched television viewing experiences by explaining the role of language in creating humour, conveying drama, and developing identifiable characters.

Watching TV with a Linguist

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Challenges the conventional view of television as lowbrow entertainment devoid of intellectual activity. Rather, Fägersten champions the use of fictional... Read more

    Publisher: MP-SYR Syracuse University P
    Publication Date: 8/30/2016 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780815610816, 978-0815610816
    ISBN10: 0815610815

    Number of Pages: 406

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    Challenges the conventional view of television as lowbrow entertainment devoid of intellectual activity. Rather, Fägersten champions the use of fictional television to learn about linguistics and at the same time promotes enriched television viewing experiences by explaining the role of language in creating humour, conveying drama, and developing identifiable characters.

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