Discourse Studies, Vol. 22, No. 3 (June 2020), pp. 319-338 (20 pages) This article explores the comedic construction of national identity in Nigerian stand-up comedy. By national identity, I mean ...

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In recent years, the term "highly sensitive person" (HSP) has gained popularity among clinicians, self-help authors, and the general public. While its intent may be to validate and support those who ...