Presentation 4 and 5
- 1. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- 2. Language is a system of symbols, which are signs or words used to define a person, idea, or object.
- 3. Words have multiple meanings… Connotative Denotative meanings meanings …consistent definition …emotional response …definition in the …attitudinal response dictionary people have to it
- 4. Nature of Language Language is symbolic Words have multiple meanings Thought informs language Language is rules by grammar Language is bound by context
- 5. Functions of Language Communication Communication acquisition Competencies Learn words of a language Express feelings Learn to use words Express creativity appropriately and effectively in the context Language as a form of of the situation ritual
- 6. Nonverbal The process of Sneeze intentionally or unintentionally signaling Crying meaning through behavior other than words Blush Snore Eye rolling Sniff
- 7. What is nonverbal? Gestures and body Physical appearance movements Space and environment Facial expressions Touch Eye behavior Time orientation Voice
- 9. Nonverbal Nature Nonverbal behavior is communicative Spontaneous and unintentional Ambiguous More believable than verbal communication
- 10. Attitude is communicated by… 7% by spoken word 36% by vocal characteristics 55% by nonverbal behaviors - Mehrabian and Weiner, 1967
- 11. Nonverbal Functions Can be contradicting of verbal message Regulating interactions, back and forth of communication Creating immediacy Can be deceiving
- 12. Nonverbal influencers Culture Gender Mediated Ambiguous