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In this chapter, we explore the similarities and differences in design students’ perceptions of humour in experiences of creativity development in project groups between China and Denmark. Theoretically, we link theories of humour, learning, emotion and creativity from a socio-cultural approach.
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Zhou, C., Chemi, T., Lund, B. (2015). A Comparative Study of Students’ Perceptions of Humour in Learning Creative Design Between China and Denmark. In: Lund, B., Chemi, T. (eds) Dealing with Emotions. Creative Education Book Series. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-064-2_6
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