A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF BODY LANGUAGE IN EFL CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN UZBEKISTAN
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body language, sociolinguistics, EFL, nonverbal communication, classroom interaction, student engagementAbstract
In contemporary language pedagogy, communication is increasingly conceptualized as a multimodal phenomenon that integrates both verbal and nonverbal elements. Within this framework, body language plays a fundamental role in shaping interaction, particularly in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms where learners often experience linguistic constraints. This article provides an extended sociolinguistic analysis of body language in EFL classroom interaction in Uzbekistan, with a specific focus on its influence on participation, comprehension, and engagement.
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