Nonverbal Communication

Catalog description

A systematic overview of the foundational knowledge of nonverbal communication. Students will learn the major theoretical and methodological approaches to studying nonverbal communication and relate them to specific nonverbal behaviors including touch, time, environmental contexts, emotion, physical appearance, and social communication cues. Drawing on the latest developments in nonverbal communication research, students will be asked to examine the ways in which nonverbal and verbal communication interact in daily life with the goal of improving communication outcomes. Contexts of focus include interpersonal settings, relationships, business settings, and public communication.