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Language in action, program 11: Words that don't inform, 1960

 Item — Box: 5

Scope and Contents

Produced by KQED for the educational television and radio center. Filmed by W.A. Palmer Films. Inc.

This film discusses the use of pre-symbolic language in furthering communication. It also defines and illustrates the function of social language, and shows how social conversation enlarges the possibility of friendship and communication. it features Dr. S.I. Hayakawa of San Francisco State College.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960

Scope and Contents

Produced by KQED for the educational television and radio center. Filmed by W.A. Palmer Films. Inc.

This film discusses the use of pre-symbolic language in furthering communication. It also defines and illustrates the function of social language, and shows how social conversation enlarges the possibility of friendship and communication. it features Dr. S.I. Hayakawa of San Francisco State College.

Additional Description

Physical Description

16 mm answer print. Runtime: 30 min. Black and white, sound.

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