| dc.description.abstract | This project presents the results of a linguistic study on Lubukusu jokes. The study follows the
framework of Relevance Theory. What the study aimed at was to analyze Lubukusu jokes
through Relevance - theoretic framework.
Chapter one gives the introduction, background to the study, statement of the problem,
objectives, scope and limitations, theoretical framework, literature review, methodology and
conclusion.
Chapter two focuses on the classification of jokes and their functions. Here the important role
played by jokes was critically examined.
Chapter three concentrates on Lubukusu jokes and their hidden frames of relevance. This was to
establish how jokes are structured and factors that determine the elucidation of Lubukusu jokes.
Chapter four tested the theory. It subjected the data to the theory and a detailed analysis
provided. This was done to see whether the Relevance Theory and its tenets could adequately
analyze the data.
Finally, a summary of findings and recommendations was presented in chapter five. | en_US |
