Charles Goodwin

Charles Goodwin is an influential linguist and anthropologist known for studying how people communicate and collaborate in everyday settings. He explores how language is used in real-world interactions, especially in situations like work, learning, and social activities. Goodwin emphasizes that communication isn’t just about words but involves gestures, facial expressions, and the context of the interaction. His work helps us understand how people coordinate their actions and make sense of their environment through talk and body language, highlighting the dynamic nature of human interaction in creating shared meaning.