Different Modalities

The video discusses the role of gestures in both sign and spoken languages, highlighting how gestures are shaped by cultural and community influences. It presents research showing that gestures are used similarly by children across different languages and modalities. The video contrasts the continuous nature of gestures with the categorical nature of language, emphasizing the multimodal nature of communication. It also explores how cultural differences affect gesture use, challenging the notion of universal gestures.

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