/ last updated 12/18/21 ( test format CONVERTED TO ONLINE: BLACKBOARD) /\ adjustments possible as necessary
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
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STUDY PREVIEW
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[TEST
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ONE(1) extra credit question
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NOTE --- Remember, this course examined various non-word-based factors which are in operation in when people communicate. It helps to think about the various units in the course content as interrelated and conceptual. This means that knowing specific terms and their definitions is just the beginning to understanding and applying the course material. In addition, you should also be aware of what that item "looks like" in action and how it coordinates with other aspects of human communication. Also, be prepared to synthesize various concepts and apply them to the explanation of communicative behaviors. Be aware that these expectations may require more critical thinking skills & attention to detail than many of you have used for other classes. IN OTHER WORDS, EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY HAVE BEEN ATTENTIVE TO THE IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES/DISCUSSIONS, YOU MAY NOT UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL AS WELL OR AS COMPREHENSIVELY AS YOU THINK YOU DO. STUDY CAREFULLY & review the feedback you may have received on your midterm & online quizzes. |
| TEST FORMAT |
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As an in-person exam, there will be two
test-taking options: _ done via pen & paper (I'll supply) /OR/ _ you can answer the questions on your laptops & email them to me before you leave the room It is expected that most people will be able to complete the test in 65-80 minutes, but you will have the entire time block to work. [12/20/21 - 10:10am-12:10pm ET] + an approx. 10 minute cushion. This means there is NO in-person session at that time; however, the professor will be available by Teams or email for quick questions on technical or logistical problems. { note your time slot will not be extended just because you called/emailed to ask a question}. You have been given such a long access window in order to allow for re-writes and possible issues with getting online . It is suggested that you SAVE (not "submit") your work at regular intervals since Blackboard might time-you-out when you are working in it for a long time. Also, some people answer all of their questions in a word .doc and then enter the components into the Blackboard test via copy & paste. |
| CHAPTERS & AREAS OF FOCUS FOR TEST |
Emphasis will be on Chapters 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 (Knapp, et al.,7/8eds), notes from the field studies/ethnographies, the group projects & the BBC online interview of Albert Mehrabian -as well as any materials relating to these areas (e.g. notes/activities/slide shows/group presentations, etc). Once again, this is a large amount of content so be sure to refer to the "additional tips for preparing" listed below.
Also remember that many of our discussions noted the "cultural sensitivity" of virtually everything discussed in the listed chapters. In addition, although we "deconstructed" the various dimensions of nonverbal communication to examine them separately, Nonverbal communication actually operates in multi-channelled, overlapping ways. For example "facial primacy" & semiotics were mentioned in connection with several of our units. In answering any given question you may find you need to incorporate material from more than one "chapter."
As mentioned above, in order to give you a "headstart" to the in-class test, there are some questions to complete in advance to be handed insubmitted on test day (12/20/21): Two(2) are required & one(1) is optional *[see details below]*
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REQUIRED ADVANCE QUESTIONS : |
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**[These questions are to be completed at home & printed out & submitted in the classroom along with the written Final Exam [Both = typed / double-spaced / approx.2-3 paragraphs long per answer] { Together, they will be worth:15-20 pts <tbd>}
**[These questions are to be completed at home & pasted into the designated question slots in the online EXAM in Blackboard] [Both = typed / double-spaced / approx.2-3 paragraphs long] { Together, they will be worth:15-20 pts<tbd>}
1. = SIGNS, SYMBOLS, & METACOMMUNICATION View & re-view the last scene in the movie, BIG NIGHT: Big Night-Breakfast {If this link doesn't work, try searching Youtube for "Big Night frittata - final scene" }. The scene depicts a moment in the relationship between two brothers you have alredy seen in a different clip from a different part of the movie. The scene is full of signs & symbols that relate to things we have been studying in the second part of the semester, as well as to some of the concepts mentioned in the team workshops. (see Team Project topics below).
In other words, a citizen of the 21st century should have the skills to interpret the many subtle nonverbal cues in this scene that are communicating something about the deeper situation, the roles of the 3 men, and various interpersonal relationships. More points will be given for answers that are concrete and incorporate specific concepts from the textbook & course.
>> Apply 1-2 SPECIFIC concepts which are connected in some way to the various types of semiotics to this videoclip. Additional back up link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=oerP7FRMWa8
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2. "READING" THE NONVERBAL IN DAILY INTERACTION
Each of the recent Group Workshop Presentations empowered you with specific ways that the information acquired in this course could help you be a more skillful communicator. For example, you learned about cultural dynamics in such areas as the 4 listed below: [these are all paraphrases of the recent research topic. ALERT: If you can't determine which paraphrase applies to which presentation, you also may have a difficulty with some of the exam questions which also use paraphrasing to reflect the material in the textbook]
[a] Perceptions of deception. [b] The Power of Primacy and the Persistence of Perception which affect what you think of others & what they think of you [c] A person's choices of appearance & artifacts are generally assessed by others in terms of expectations of "appropriateness". [d] Emblem-type hand gestures do not operate in a vacuum. Context Matters! It affects whether a nonverbal cue operates via a commonly/universally recognized meaning or whether it is subject to a range of situational interpretations.
For this question, view the videoclip listed below. [ 2 links are given in case one doesn't work] . Although its ostensible topic is Kinesics & Amy Cuddy's "Power Pose", if you view in-between-the-lines and apply insights from our groups' research topics, you will see evidence of more complex nonverbal dynamics-- such as [a] / [b] / [c] / [d] above. If you missed the group presentations, base your analysis on the paraphrase above. More points will be given for answers that are concrete and incorporate specific concepts from the textbook & course.
APPLY ANY ONE OF THESE FOUR (4) INSIGHTS ABOVE: <a-d> TO SOMETHING YOU SAW IN THIS VIDEO PROFILE OF AMY CUDDY. < Remember, the "something" could pertain to the explicit topic being presented in the news piece /OR/ it could be something your NV radar noticed about people's behaviors.>
>> ("Amy Cuddy strikes a power pose" on CBS Sunday Morning)[8:28 ]{profile-style - interspersed with face-to-face interviews}) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvZdsy9HHpM /OR/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amy-cuddy-strikes-a-power-pose/
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Extra Credit Advance Question: |
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IF
you opt to complete it, this
question will be worth 0 - 5 points added to your test score.
Just as with the 2 required advance questions above, it should be completed at home
&submitted/ handed in
along with your
test] [typed/double-spaced]
>>Answer any ONE of the following questions from the textbook. __Question #1, p.394 [8th ed.] __Question #4, p.394 [8th ed.] __Question #2, p.420 [8th ed.] __Question #4, p.420 [8th ed.] -Be sure your answer is concrete & you make reference to at least 2 specific details/concepts from Chap. _12_ &/or _13_.
More points will be given for answers that are concrete and incorporate specific concepts from the textbook & course.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PREPARING:
| TYPES OF QUESTIONS |
Questions probably will include some mixture of Fill-in, Terminology Definitions, Short Answer, & Brief Essay types as well as some multiple choice questions-- many recycled from the online quizzes will be recycled as well. Be prepared to explain, to analyze, to use comparison/contrast. Review a previous study sheet for sample questions.
| HOW TO STUDY |
I will not use the same exact wording as in the readings & similarly, you should use "your-own-words" in your answers. We have covered a great deal of material and it will be difficult to "cram" effectively. I'd recommend starting now to review & outline the chapters.
| LENGTH OF TEST |
It is expected that most people will be able to complete the test in 65-80 minutes, but you will have the entire exam session to work.
| MORE F.Y.I.'s |
sUse strategy. Review the handouts/online assignment pages/slide shows that have been used for class activities. They also help you focus in on the important concepts/terms from the course being emphasized by your professor. As you review your readings, make use of any preview information as well as the post-chapter summaries & questions. On Test #1, some people lost points due to generalizing rather than citing specific terms/concepts/research sources. Also, be familiar with such terms/concepts as these listed below: (please note that this list is random, incomplete & off the top-of-my-head, but it will get you started.)
| _Basic Communication: process & functions | _"Emotional Intelligence" for the 21st Century [incl. group research project topics] |
| _Perception [incl. personal & cultural differences; 4-step-process] | _Signs |
| _Nonverbal Communication: definition, coding, functions |
_The Nature of Culture |
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_ Channels
& "SubChannels" ( incl. Haptics ) (incl, Paralanguage) (all about Cuddy & "Presence") |
_Ways that Cultures accomplish the enculturation of nonverbal Norms & Contexts <be prepared to answer at least one question pertaining to the internal perspective which characterizes true Ethnographies> |
| _Metacommunication | Turn-Taking [incl. the 4 options] |
| _Nature-vs-Nurture [ incl. research supports for each perspective] | _High-Low context rf hypothesis |
| _Symbols | -What Mehrabian really meant & why it matters |
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_World View |
etc.,etc. |
| Also, the material on the online quizzes is helpful for review purposes & they SHOULD still be accessible after the closing date. See procedure linked in left column of Professor's webpage. |
~TEAM PROJECTS~
| TEAM W |
Julie
M. Lauren C. Haig B. Ryan Q. Sam L. |
HAND GESTURES ( & cultural implications) |
| TEAM X |
Ashley R. Jay S. La Neice M. Lauren B. Tim R. |
CLOTHING & ATTIRE |
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TEAM Y |
Daniel C. Kelly L. Mia D. Quinton T. Richard D. |
CAN THE BODY LIE/CULTURAL DIMENSIONS |
| TEAM Z |
Kevin R. James B. Mel P. Rikki G. Trey J.. |
SPECTATOR BEHAVIOR AT SPORTS EVENTS |
CURRENTLY UNASSIGNED ITEMS.Probably N.A, for this semester:
1 - Viewings: Up in the air / Metallica - SKOM
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(Mis)UNDERSTANDING MEHRABIAN
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In a 2009 radio interview on the BBC, esteemed researcher, Albert Mehrabian discussed ways in which his nonverbal research has been grossly misrepresented. In fact, he NEVER even said the 93% statistic that is so often attributed to him. However, Dr. Mehrabian's research does support the fact that the NONVERBAL plays a greater role in communicating certain communication factors. According to Dr. Mehrabian himself, what two specific factors of messages that are carried primarily through the nonverbal channel--- not through words? His research did not discover absolute percentages [ such as the often misquoted 93%] ; however, he discovered that...
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You
may want to re-listen to his interview & re-read his webpage
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► Dr. Mehrabian's website = |
on PBS.org. Also in order to play the videos, you may need to upgrade your RealPlayer or Quicktime software.
time soft
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-who-roger-daltrey-music-legend-teen-cancer-warrior/
Matt Lauer-Ryan Lochte post Olympics interview on August 20, 2016.
{ http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/ryan-lochte-one-one-matt-lauer }
(interview begins at __:48 in the footage/
[c] The complexity of interpreting signs of deceit in interpersonal encounters