COM 420.01: Nonverbal Communication

Communication Studies Program

08/29 - 12/12/2022

2:00 - 2:50 PM

3 Credits

E-Mail Policy

Students are expected to check my.gallaudet.edu and their official university e-mail account regularly. I will respond to e-mails within 24-48 hours from Monday to Friday.

Office Hours

I am always happy to answer questions or to discuss sensitive matters. One of my favorite parts about teaching is talking and meeting with students. Please do not hesitate to ask questions in class or to schedule a meeting via e-mail.

Course Description

A study of the theories and research on the influence of artifacts, appearance, facial expression, gestures, paralanguage, posture, movement, space, time, and touch on human interaction. There are opportunities to analyze and apply learned principles through in-class exercises, simulations, videotaped sessions, and original field research. Prerequisite: COM 380

Course Materials

Bowman, J. M. (2020). Nonverbal Communication: An Applied Approach. Los Angeles, CA: SAGE. ISBN: 978-1-5443-2598-9. Note: I believe textbooks should be diverse and inclusive. However, my chosen textbook is diverse but not inclusive in some areas. We admit that no textbook publisher is perfect, ourselves included. I understand that you might disagree with the author's research, data, and information. When you read it and you find that you disagree with the author's statement, please share your thoughts and provide data that support your statement. I welcome your thoughts.