Reference no: EM133719676

Overview

I want us to continue thinking about language and communication, through the use of gestures, such as those seen below. While we may think of language as confined to the words that we speak, there is so much more to language than this. The world of gestures is an excellent example; many of us "speak with our hands" in order to emphasize the topics that we are trying to communicate. Italians are particularly famous for their elaborate and exaggerated language of gestures. A recent article and video from the New York Times does an excellent job of clarifying this topic.

Instructions

Read the article and watch the video "When Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking" at the following link: (Be sure to activate your FREE New York Times Academic Pass from CLC, here: if you haven't already)

After reading the article and watching the video about Italian hand gestures, you should have a greater awareness of the role of gesture in communication. Over the course of a day, make note of the gestures that you, and anyone else around you use, and in what contexts these gestures are used. Using our textbook readings as well as the reading mentioned above, please answer ALL of the following questions in a thoughtful and well organized post and submit your answers as a "reply" to this discussion board. NOTE: You will not see classmate's posts unless you reply with your own initial post, first.

Provide me with two examples of gestures used throughout the day. How were they used? Be specific.

You can use pictures or videos to add to your description as well.