EXTRALINGUISTIC MEANS: CONTEXTUAL AND SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBJECT AND SUBJECT
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extralinguistic means, context, socio-cultural factors, communication, pragmatics, intercultural competenceAbstract
This article explores the role of extralinguistic means in shaping the communicative relationship between object and subject, emphasizing the significance of contextual and socio-cultural factors beyond verbal language. Drawing on linguistic pragmatics, cultural semiotics, and intercultural communication theory, the study examines how non-verbal signals—such as gestures, facial expressions, spatial distance, and situational cues—mediate meaning in diverse communicative settings. Through a comparative analysis of high-context and low-context cultures, the research highlights the implicit mechanisms by which extralinguistic elements construct, reinforce, or distort verbal messages. The findings suggest that understanding these factors is essential for decoding communicative intent, preventing cross-cultural misunderstandings, and enhancing intercultural competence. The paper concludes that extralinguistic phenomena are not peripheral to language but form an integrated part of meaning-making processes within socio-cultural systems.
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