The Role of Gesture in Spoken Communication Among Italian Speakers

Authors

  • Skyler Green
  • Kim Parker
  • Ashley Rodriguez

Keywords:

gestures, communication, italian, spoken, non-verbal

Abstract

This paper explores the role of gestures in spoken communication among Italian speakers. By conducting observational studies in various social settings, the research highlights the intricate relationship between verbal and non-verbal communication. The findings reveal how gestures enhance semantic understanding and emotional expression among participants.

Author Biographies

Skyler Green

PhD
Sapienza University of Rome
Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Kim Parker

PhD
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Universytetska St, 1, Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine, 79000

Ashley Rodriguez

PhD
University of Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

References

Гурко, О. В. Лексика графічного дизайну в українській мові кінця ХХ–початку ХХІ століття (Doctoral dissertation, ступеня канд. філол.. наук: спец. 10.02. 01 «Українська мова». Дніпропетровськ, 2008).

Published

2023-12-29

Issue

Section

Articles