ENGLISH LEGAL HUMOUR AS SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PHENOMENON
The aim of this investigation is to find out the notion of «dry sense of humour», to show the peculiarities of reflection of English sense of humour in national culture, compare English and Russian jokes, anecdotes and aphorisms about lawyers and propose how this part of English national culture can be used by English teacher in the classes with the students of the Law Faculty. As a result of investigation the authors draw a conclusion that the studying of English funny aphorisms can help students to better understand the English language and to be more successful in the intercultural communication.