Nonverbal Communication

Photo- Wikimedia Commons

Nonverbal Communication

Is Culture Bound

Maj. Bill Eberhardt touches noses (Hongi) with a Maori warrior in New Zealand.

U.S. Air Force Public Domain

Smiling is Universal

Image from U.S. Air Force public domain pictures http://www.af.mil/photos

Work Wear

Clothing Choices

Wikipedia Commons Public Domain

Deception

Voice Changes

Forced Smile

Public Domain Picture:imcphoto.net

Wikimedia Commons

Speeding? Who me???

Virtually Speaking

Emoticons <3

How *crazy* is that?

2NTE, B4N

You have some great ideas! One concern is . . .

Remember

• Awareness

• Reserve Judgment

• Learn Cultural Differences

Watch First with Sound off. Take Notes

Watch AGAIN with Sound ON. Take Notes

Public Domain, Library of Congress.

What is the name of the show? Who are the main characters and what are their relationships to each other?

What are five nonverbal types that you observed in the program? Explain with details from the program.

Was it easy or difficult to understand what was happening in the action while only observing the nonverbal cues? Explain with examples.

What affect did the nonverbal communication have on the characters involved?

When you viewed the verbal and the nonverbal together, explain a situation where they contradicted each other. When this happened, which did you believe? Explain why with specific examples.

What parts do verbal and nonverbal communication play in effective interpersonal communication? What did you learn from this project?

RubricContent- 85 pointsIdentified the name of the show, the main characters and their relationship to each other.

Identified five nonverbal cues observed explaining each with details from the program.

Discussed the ease or difficulty of understanding the nonverbal cues while viewing the program without sound

Described the effect of the nonverbals on the characters portrayed in the program.

Described a situation where the verbals and nonverbals reinforced, replaced, or contradicted each other using a specific example.

Content, ContinuedDiscussed the roles of verbal and nonverbal communication in effective interpersonal communication .

Referenced at least one OUTSIDE source relating to this show.

Discussed the most significant thing learned from this assignment.

Organization- 5 pointsThe paper is 400- 500 words.

The paper was submitted in Q & A format or using a paragraph format.

5 Points:A reference list relating to this specific show is offered in APA style format- at least one source required.

Mechanics/Grammar- 5 pointsUses proper punctuation, grammar, spelling, and sentence structure (be sure to proof-read). Uses a 12 point font.

(100 points total)

Read Chapter Five- The World Beyond Words.

One discussion question about misperception and nonverbal communication.

Project DUE Tuesday, August 14 at 11:59 PM ET.

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