Description
Book SynopsisChallenges 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.
Trade Review“A book like this ought to be available for instruction in linguistics and television studies, media studies, and cultural studies.” —Michael Adams, professor of English, Indiana University
“This is an excellent book, which is innovative in its conceptualization, and expertly edited. . . . A must-read for the budding linguist and TV-enthusiast.” —Monika Bednarek, senior lecturer, Department of Linguistics, University of Sydney
