Anthropology 1025F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Francine Patterson, Linguistic Anthropology, Paralanguage
12 Nov 2016
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Definition- kinds of signals which pass to and fro between social animals and which help to mold each others behavior towards some goal which is to their mutual advantage. Signals mat be intraspecific (between members of a particular species) or interspecific (members of. Metacommunication communication provides information on how to interpret the communication. Vicky raised in a home by the hayes. Determined that primates don"t have vocal apparatus. Washoe taught asl by the gardiners. Never heard english but learned over 294 new word combinations and could invent new combinations. Human kinesies is a prominent aspect of communication and often a source of miscommunication if cultural cues are not understood. 90% of emotional information comes from body language. The use of silence, body posture, dress and adornment all convey culturally shaped messages. Linguists pay attention not only to what is said but to how it is said and to features besides language itself that convey meaning.
