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Nonverbal communication codes and theories will be applied to a variety of communication contexts, addressing the role of nonverbal cues in the construction of meaning, status, rapport, conflict, compliance, deception, identity, emotion and relationship development. (3 Credits)
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Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:
Guerrero, L. K. & Hecht, M. L. (2008). The nonverbal communication reader. (3rd ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press. (ISBN 10: 1-57766-543-0; ISBN 13: 978-1-57766-543-4)
Other readings may be placed on Course Reserves.
OWL: Students are required to access the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) for information about composition strategies, grammar, and punctuation rules, and APA formatting and citation styles.
While the OWL is free to access as a reference resource, please note the Fair Use Policy regarding restrictions for using the OWL.
Strunk, William & E. B. White (any edition). The elements of style. Needham Heights, MA: Longman Pearson
*Refer to each weekly overview page in the course to find all of the required readings and resources for that week.
| Week and Topic | Readings | Graded Assignments and point value |
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| One Nonverbal Communication Skills |
Burgoon, Guerrero & Floyd (pp. 1-28) *located in eReserves; Guerrero & Hecht: Part I (pp. 1-43) |
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| 2 Nonverbal Communication Theories |
Guerrero & Hecht: Part IV (pp. 489-530) |
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| 3 Kinesics (Body and Face) Vocalics (Voice) Emotion |
Guerrero & Hecht: Part II, Section B (pp. 103-150); Part II, Section C (pp. 151-181); Part III, Section C (pp. 395-418) |
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| 4 Impression Management Appearance and Adornment |
Guerrero & Hecht: Part III, Section A (pp. 299-343); Part II, & Section A (pp. 45-102) |
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| 5 Power and Persuasion |
Guerrero & Hecht: Part III, Section E (pp. 448-488 |
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| 6 Time and Environment |
Guerrero & Hecht: Part II, Section E (pp. 242-298) |
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| Week 7 Proxemics and Haptics (Space and Touch) Relationships |
Guerrero & Hecht: Part II, Section D (pp. 182-241); Part III, Section B (pp. 344-394) |
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| 8 Deception |
Guerrero & Hecht: Part III, Section D (pp. 419-447) |
Final Project: Nonverbal Communication Best Practices (25) |
| Total points | = 100 points | |
NOTE TO LEARNERS: On occasion, the course faculty may, at his or her discretion, alter the Learning Activities shown in this Syllabus. The alteration of Learning Activities may not, in any way, change the Learner Outcomes or the grading scale for this course as contained in this syllabus. Examples of circumstances that could justify alterations in Learning Activities could include number of learners in the course; compelling current events; special faculty experience or expertise; or unanticipated disruptions to class session schedule.