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Multimodality

Multimodality

We use different theoretical approaches and methodologies to study the multimodality of human communication, that is, meaning made through the combined use of semiotic resources such as gesture, speech, face expression, body movement and proxemics, (still and moving) image, objects, sound and music, writing, colour, layout, and the built environment. We explore this through interdisciplinary collaboration in different areas and domains, including audio-visual translation, deaf/hearing interaction, digital environments, document design, embodiment and face-to-face interaction, educational contexts and language learning, health communication, intercultural communication, semiotics of place, and visual communication.

If you are interested in joining, please contact Elisabetta Adami at e.adami@leeds.ac.uk

For reports on our activities, see our blog Multimodality At Leeds.

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Events

A multimodal approach to English for academic purposes in contexts of diversity

Prof. Arlene Archer, University of Cape Town, South Africa A multimodal approach to English for academic purposes in contexts of diversity...

Rethinking play and ‘play deficits’ in autism through multimodal analysis of playground video data.

Dr Lauran Doak, Nottingham Trent University, UK Rethinking play and ‘play deficits’ in autism through multimodal analysis of playground video...

Tradition, modernity, and Chinese masculinity: The multimodal construction of ideal manhood in a reality dating show

Dr. William Feng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HongKong Tradition, modernity, and Chinese masculinity: The multimodal construction of ideal manhood...

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News

MULTIMODALITY TALKS Series 2022-23 - First semester programme

MULTIMODALITY TALKS Series is a joint initiative for researchers across the world who are interested in multimodality. It aims to provide...

L@L at the Festival of Interdisciplinary Research

Some of Language@Leeds' activity was represented at the Festival of Interdisciplinary Research, under the Culture Theme. Taking place on 3...

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