Embodied modes in L2 French video reflections: Supporting metalinguistic awareness, organization, and community

In recent years, research in multimodality has established the benefits of using multiple semiotic modes like image, sound, and text digital second language (L2) communication. However, researchers have yet to investigate how L2 learners make meaning through embodied modes—or gestures facial expressions. Grounded social theory multimodality, this study leverages multimodal transcription discourse analysis describe 126 college French used their video reflections. Findings reveal expressions served augment students’ metalinguistic awareness organizational capacities French. Further, supported students connecting audience. Because online learning increased during pandemic times, findings shed light on important role designing assignments.