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Speech, Gesture, and Discourse.
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Levy, Elena T.; McNeill, David – Discourse Processes, 1992
Argues that on-line linguistic choices are made in a matrix of continuous discourse connection. Investigates hypotheses concerning communicative dynamism. Identifies gestures as reflective of the status of utterances. Interprets correlations of gestures and linguistic material as reflective of an underlying unity. (HB)
Descriptors: Body Language, Communication Research, Discourse Analysis, Discourse Modes
Cohesion and Gesture.
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McNeill, David; Levy, Elena T. – Discourse Processes, 1993
Studies discourse cohesion from the perspective of a speech/gesture synthesis. Presents cross-cultural evidence showing the joint contribution made by both speech and gesture to the process of creating discourse topics. Proposes a dialectical model of discourse production. (HB)
Descriptors: Body Language, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Research, Cross Cultural Studies