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THE LINGUOPRAGMATIC SIGNIFICANCE OF PARALINGUISTICS: EXPLORING
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION IN HUMAN INTERACTION
Anvarbekova Oydinoy Zafarbek kizi
Andijan State Institute of foreign language
PhD independent researcher.
Abstract:
Paralinguistics, that is, communication through nonverbal means, is an important area
of linguistic pragmatics. This article briefly summarizes the views of 10 linguists on
paralinguistic means and analyzes research conducted in various areas of paralinguistics. The
article considers issues such as the linguopragmatic analysis of nonverbal means, their role and
significance in communication, and their manifestation in different cultures.
Keywords:
Paralinguistics, nonverbal communication, linguopragmatics, gesture, mimicry,
vocalics, proxemics, intercultural communication, communicative tools, linguistics.
Paralinguistics, that is, communication through nonverbal means, is an integral part of the
communication process between people. These means are studied in linguistics as an important
area of linguopragmatics. With the help of nonverbal means, people can express their
thoughts, feelings and relationships without words. This article briefly summarizes the opinions
of 10 linguists about paralinguistic means and analyzes research conducted in various areas of
paralinguistics.
1. Types and classification of paralinguistic means
Paralinguistic devices come in various forms. They are classified as follows:
Kinesics: Means of expression through gestures, div movements, facial expressions, and other
bodily movements.
Vocals:Voice characteristics such as pitch, timbre, speed, and pauses.
Proxemics:Spatial distance and personal space management during communication. Olfactory:
Communicating through smells.
Chronemics:Communication through time management and attitude to time.
2. Opinions of linguists about paralinguistic tools
Albert Mehrabian:According to Mehrabian's research, 7% of information in human
communication is transmitted through words, 38% through vocal characteristics (voice pitch,
timbre), and 55% through div language (gestures, facial expressions). This shows the
importance of nonverbal means in communication.
Ray Birdwhistell: The founder of kinesics, Birdwhistell studied the role of gestures and
div movements in the linguistic system. According to him, div language has the same rules
and structure as the linguistic system.
Paul Ekman:Ekman studied the expression of emotions through facial expressions. He
argued that there are universal facial expressions of basic emotions.
Edward T. Hall:Hall, who conducted research in the field of proxemics, showed that
personal spatial distances differ across cultures.
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Erving Goffman:Goffman's "Self-presentation" theory analyzes how people behave in
social situations, including their use of nonverbal means.
Desmond Morris: Morris studied human div language and gestures from an ethological
perspective and demonstrated their biological basis.
Michael Argyle:Argyle studied the role of nonverbal means in the field of
communication psychology and emphasized their importance in social interactions.
Allan Pease: Pease and his colleagues have written popular books on div language and
nonverbal communication, explaining the importance of nonverbal means to the general public.
David McNeill: McNeill studied the relationship between gestures and speech and
demonstrated their role in the collaborative thinking process.
Adam Kendon: Kendon studied the social and cultural aspects of gestures and nonverbal
communication and analyzed their role in communication.
3. Linguopragmatic analysis of paralinguistic means
Paralinguistic tools perform the following linguopragmatic functions in communication:
Fill in the information
: Nonverbal means help convey information that cannot be
conveyed through words or that requires additional context.
Highlighting the dialogue
: Certain gestures and voice intonation are used to emphasize
important information.
Communication routing
: Body movements, eye contact, or changes in tone of voice can
help determine the focus of attention during a conversation.
Communication control
: Nonverbal means play an important role in turn-taking
between participants in a conversation.
Reflecting the cultural context
: The acceptance of nonverbal means may vary across
cultures. For example, gestures and div language have their own characteristics in European
and Asian countries.
4. Practical application of paralinguistic tools
Research in the field of paralinguistics is important in various fields such as
communication, education, business, medicine, and the arts. For example:
Education
: Teachers' tone of voice, div movements, and facial expressions play an
important role in capturing students' attention.
Business and negotiations
: Effective use of nonverbal means in corporate
communication is important for building trust and conducting successful negotiations.
Medicine
: Doctors can reassure patients by using div language and tone of voice when
communicating with them.
Art and theater
: The actors' movements and facial expressions on stage are important in
creating an emotional impact on the audience.
Conclusion
Nonverbal means are an integral part of linguistic pragmatics and are of great importance
in the communication process. This article reviews various aspects of paralinguistics, the
opinions of prominent scholars, and a linguopragmatic analysis of nonverbal means. The results
of the study show that in addition to the information expressed in words during communication,
such means as div language, voice characteristics, and proxemics play an important role in
people's understanding of each other.
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