Communication 494NI - Nonverbal Communication

This Integrative Experience course examines the role of different kinds of nonverbal behaviors (i.e., body orientation and posture, gaze direction, gestures, space, etc.) in establishing a joint focus of attention, coordinating turn-taking, conveying meaning, sustaining institutional realities, telling stories, and navigating interpersonal relationships. We will investigate nonverbal behaviors both in ordinary face-to-face conversations and in a variety of professional settings, including courtrooms, doctors? offices, and the workplace.

Open to Senior and Junior Communication majors only. It is highly recommended that students have taken COMM 118. This course serves as an Integrative Experience (IE) requirement for BA-COMM majors.