May 03, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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COMS 6220 - Nonverbal Communication


Survey of major theories and research areas in field of nonverbal communication. In-depth analysis of research in areas of student interest.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Student will learn how nonverbal communication impact of relationships between genders on romantic and non-romantic relationship.
  • Student will learn the concepts of nonverbal and verbal immediacy.
  • Student will learn the importance of nonverbal communication in intercultural communication situations.
  • Students will learn how nonverbal behaviors affect human communication and how to change our nonverbal communication to improve effective communication.
  • Students will learn to define the general terms related to the academic study of nonverbal communication.
  • Students will learn to identify the major categories of nonverbal communication such as: physical appearance, gestures, movement, facial behavior, eye behavior, vocal communication, space and territoriality, touch, physical surrounding, and time.



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