Nonverbal Communication

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to key concepts, theories, and research findings in the field of nonverbal communication. The course covers classic components of nonverbal communication, such as kinesics (body movement), haptics (touch), proxemics (space), and physical appearance, as well as current research on the functions of nonverbal communication, such as attraction, persuasion, and deception. Course content is interdisciplinary in nature, and includes theory and research from communication, psychology, linguistics, anthropology, and sociology. Fulfills CORE 21 Social Sciences requirement.