Chui2009
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BibType | ARTICLE |
Key | Chui2009 |
Author(s) | Kawai Chui |
Title | Conversational coherence and gesture |
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Tag(s) | EMCA, Chinese, Collaboration, Gesture, Conversational coherence |
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Year | 2009 |
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Journal | Discourse Studies |
Volume | 11 |
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Pages | 661-680 |
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