Speech-accompanying gestures and their impact on speech production and communication

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Anthologies
Cover of the book Speech-accompanying gestures and their impact on speech production and communication by Sonja Kaupp, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sonja Kaupp ISBN: 9783656026600
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: October 11, 2011
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Sonja Kaupp
ISBN: 9783656026600
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: October 11, 2011
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Other, grade: 1,0, University of Freiburg (Englisches Seminar), course: Hauptseminar: Language, Cognition and Interaction, language: English, abstract: Gestures are used by all of us most of the time we talk. But what is so fascinating about them is that they are usually seen as unnecessary by-products, whereas all the necessary information is already encoded in speech. So why do we even bother gesturing? Is it just a reflex that does not serve any function at all or only social functions? Do gestures convey additional information that may be helpful but is not essential? Or are gestures crucial to conversation after all and if so, how? After introducing some basic knowledge about gestures I would like to focus on these questions that are concerned with the communicative functions. However, communication purposes which are mostly associated with gestures are only one part of the picture. There is also a lot of relevant research about the role of gestures in speech production as well and also on their impact on memorising and learning. Hence, I will cover all three approaches which are subdivided into different theories and weigh them up against each other.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Other, grade: 1,0, University of Freiburg (Englisches Seminar), course: Hauptseminar: Language, Cognition and Interaction, language: English, abstract: Gestures are used by all of us most of the time we talk. But what is so fascinating about them is that they are usually seen as unnecessary by-products, whereas all the necessary information is already encoded in speech. So why do we even bother gesturing? Is it just a reflex that does not serve any function at all or only social functions? Do gestures convey additional information that may be helpful but is not essential? Or are gestures crucial to conversation after all and if so, how? After introducing some basic knowledge about gestures I would like to focus on these questions that are concerned with the communicative functions. However, communication purposes which are mostly associated with gestures are only one part of the picture. There is also a lot of relevant research about the role of gestures in speech production as well and also on their impact on memorising and learning. Hence, I will cover all three approaches which are subdivided into different theories and weigh them up against each other.

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book E-Mailschreiben in der Grundschule by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Das Apostelkonzil - Eine neue Religion blüht auf by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Analysis of the Georgian-Russian Conflict in 2008 by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Heart of Darkness by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Science or Pseudo-Science? by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Culture and Oral Health by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Sales promotion at the car dealer's by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Business Marketing - the case of Microsoft by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Bigger Thomas - victim of society, tragic hero or subhuman monster by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Retributive Justice by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Queer Identity and Sexual Desire by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book How many mutations are required to produce a human cancer cell? by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book How far should Greek Tragedy be regarded as a dangerous genre? by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Modern utopia and dystopia in the novel 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro by Sonja Kaupp
Cover of the book Affecting Deep Level Change in the Devine Matrix by Sonja Kaupp
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy