Group Research Project:
Nonverbal Intelligence for the 21st
Century:
Group’s goal:
To present, defend & instruct their classmates about the group's choice in answer
to this core question:
“What’s the most important NV skill (for someone to be able to encode as well as decode
) in the contemporary world?”
Activity’s
rationale:
Intensive research into NV as a distinct realm of Communication has been
going on only for several decades -- which is surprising since NV coding actually constitutes the
original means (primal) which humans have used to communicate. This means
that in the contemporary, 21st century world, our use of
nonverbal communication retains some of its primal/natural/innate origins, but these
days we often require training or
awareness-building in order to fully perceive, understand, & utilize these
somewhat buried nonverbal instincts.
End Product:
a 25-30 minute presentation in which
the
group…
►…
explains the significance of their chosen item
►…
provides argumentation [ including supporting source citations ] as to why
their chosen item
qualifies as the MOST important NV skill
for the 21st century
►…
leads the class through an activity/exercise designed to build that skill.
(or at the very least, to increase
►…
submits to the professor:
< all of these are due
in hard copy form just prior to
giving the presentation >
(1) a presentation outline –
(2) a Bibliography –
(3)
(if applicable)
slide print out/screen shot of key visuals –
(4)
(if applicable)
a copy of any
handout being distributed to the class
How to Get to the
End Product:
Each group will figure this out
for itself. There will be some class time allotted for groups to meet & plan
but it is expected that group members will need to be in contact outside of
class as well.
Any of the topics from the "Nonverbal in the News" page
Experiencing the “Double Bind”:
Understanding the dynamic of Contradiction: when the NV’s
conflict/contradict with the
verbal message. Knowing how to “read” a company’s climate and attitudes
to employees through the NV messages sent in the design.
Can the body lie?: Understanding Neurolinguistic Programming[NLP] & the ability to detect a liar
Gender & the Nonverbal:
Understanding how patterns of NV can differ along lines of gender. Also,
how many products and artifacts should be designed
Nonverbal Stereotyping:
Knowing the role that NV plays in perception: especially stereotyping
and attribution
Context : high, low, & otherwise: Having the ability to maneuver throughout the higher<->lower context spectrum
Frames, Signs & Semiotics: Knowing how to see the subtle ways these NV codes communicate about how things work, where to go, who’s in charge, & how to perform
F'16 Teams: | |||||
presentation date | Workshop topic area | Team's advance prep. assignment for the audience | |||
TEAM W |
EXAMPLES OF TOPICS CHOSEN IN THE PAST: Appearance /
Attire / Accessories --------------------- picking up on Social/Emotional cues --------------------- Facial Expressions: going beyond the gender stereotypes --------------------- Context & (co) culture __________ Becoming aware of socio-emotional communication cues in mediated modes of communication __________ UNDERSTANDING FACIAL EXPRESSION [speech independent universality isn't always universal] ___________ HAND GESTURES (CROSS-CULTURAL AWARENESS ___________ |
Come in with an open mind! | |||
summarize Mehrabian's findings |
TEAM X | Dale B. Shamah D. Zach G. Bobby K. Cassie P. Zyaire R. |
DAY 1 (12/5) | EMOTIONAL CUES | |
devise
a betterwas to represent what Mehrabian discovered |
TEAM
Y |
Aubrey C. Tammy G. David H-S. Ryan M. Blaine S. Tiffany Y. |
DAY 3 (12/12) | LYING: Gender patterns & differences | |
devise
a way to illustrate/ demonstate Mehrabian's actual insight |
TEAM Z | Kristen B. Matt C. Jordan D. Mario P. Ahniyah R. Taylor R-M. |
DAY 2 (12/7) | SELF PRESENTATION IN THE WORKPLACE | |
1st day 2nd day 3rd day |
*** last updated 11/13/16