Dr. Jürgen Streeck

Biography

Jürgen Streeck is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies, recognized for pioneering the study of multi-modal human interaction. He employs micro-ethnographic research methods to show how speakers coordinate eye-gaze, hand gestures, and speech during face-to-face interactions. His work explores the symbolic use of material objects in interactions and the role of meta-communication, including self-touch and body postures. Jürgen's co-edited volumes, including 'Embodied Interaction: Language, Body, Material World' and 'Intercorporeality: Emerging Socialities of Interaction', have laid foundational theories in this field. His research also covers diverse topics, such as the role of touch in communication, language diversity, and the evolution of linguistic roles in social, cultural, and mental life. He further investigates the creative interplay between language and hip hop as an innovative form of expression. Jürgen teaches a variety of undergraduate courses, focusing on visual media interaction, communication practices among animals, and the cultural implications of language in hip hop. His courses aim to deepen students' engagement with complex forms of communication.

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