In a manner of speaking. Phenomenon of conversation
Description
Social context, intonation, and body language add a vital layer of meaning to the spoken or signed word-a layer that can manifest only in conversation. In this program, Dr. Jonathan Miller addresses the subject of group talk, offering his observations on topics including the concept of "speech acts" a la Austin, Wittgenstein, and Searle; the implicit mechanics of verbal give-and-take; and the belief that social context, far from being a mere adjunct to linguistic communication, is actually the root cause of it. The implications of the apparent connection between right hemisphere brain damage and an impaired sense of linguistic nuance are examined as well.
Runtime
47 min
Series
Subjects
- Brain (487)
- Cognitive psychology (167)
- Education (938)
- Child development (475)
- Psycholinguistics (40)
- Educational psychology (148)
- Intellect (87)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c1990
Database
Films on Demand
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