ThePhysicalFoundationofLanguage.pptVIP

The Physical Foundation of Language Helena Gao Required readings: ? Birdwhistell, R. L. (1975). Background considerations to the study of the body as medium of expression. In J. Benthall (ed.), The Body as a medium of expression. Allen Lane. Pengiun Books Ltd. pp. 36-58 Gao, H. (2001). The physical foundation of the patterning of physical action verbs. Lund University Press. Chapter 5: Combinability of Physical Action VV Compounds. pp. 111-126 ? Recommended readings: Birdwhistell, R. L. (1970). Kinesics and Context. Essays on body motion communication. University of Pennsylvania Press. P