Verbal and Nonverbal Signs in Communication: a Semiotic Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.65164/x11ded20Ключевые слова:
verbal signs; nonverbal signs; semiotics; communication; gestures; pragmatics; multimodality; intercultural communication.Аннотация
This article explores the interplay between verbal and nonverbal signs in human communication
within a semiotic framework. Verbal signs, represented by language units, and nonverbal signs, including
gestures, facial expressions, body movements, and paralinguistic elements, are examined as integral
components of meaning-making. The study highlights how verbal and nonverbal codes interact, complement,
or contradict each other in different communicative contexts, shaping the overall interpretation of messages.
Special attention is given to cultural variability in the use of nonverbal signs and the pragmatic functions they
perform alongside verbal speech, such as reinforcing meaning, expressing emotions, or regulating
interpersonal distance. The research draws on examples from everyday discourse, media communication, and
intercultural interaction, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive semiotic perspective for
understanding communication as a multimodal phenomenon.
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