IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite

The Importance of Facial Expression as Non-Verbal Communication in “A Man Called Otto” as Family Cinema Through: Semantics Analysis

Ahmad Al-Farisi, Nizar (Unknown)
Jaftiyatur Rohainiyah (Unknown)
Linta Wafdan Hidayah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jul 2025

Abstract

As human living in the world of communication, human intend to interact with other human being using both verbal and nonverbal communication. This study aims to describe the used of nonverbal communication and the importance of facial expression found in “A Man Called Otto” film, and find the meaning of facial expression used in this film. This research used descriptive qualitative with phenomenological approach to breakdown the effectivity of facial expression as nonverbal communication tools for humans to socialize with others. The finding of this research shows there are 7 types of Nonverbal communication were found, such as: kinesics, haptics, physical appearances, proxemics, environmental factors, paralanguage, and silence. After this finding, the researcher will focus on facial expression breakdown consist of 14 scenes from “A Man Called Otto” film. In this research, Students can benefit from this research by developing their analytical skills in interpreting facial expressions and their meanings within a narrative context. This can enhance their critical thinking and observational skills. And then, this finding can inspire students to conduct their own analyses of films or other media, focusing on non-verbal communication. This can lead to creative projects that explore how emotions are expressed visually.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ideas

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...