ECE 631 Ashford Module 4 When Italian Chat Hands and Fingers Do the Talking Video Discussion

MODULE 4: Assignment 4 - Language and Communication

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Instructions: For Assignment 4, first view the film clip "When Italian Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking."

Next, read the New York Times article about this film clip at the following address:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/world/europe/when-italians-chat-hands-and-fingers-do-the-talking.html?_r=1& (Links to an external site).

Assignment Questions:

After reviewing both the film clip and the article, please answer each of the following questions for your discussion assignment.

1. How often do Italians use gestures in their communication?
2. In what contexts are gestures used in daily Italian communication? Provide at least three examples from the film and articles of each these contexts.
3. How important are gestures to typical Italian communication? And what are the suggested origins for the use of gestures in Italian language?
4. Finally, think about your own life. How important are gestures to your daily communication?