- Select a news interview, TED Talk, or public speech for analysis.
- Observe and document instances of nonverbal communication used by the individuals involved. Consider the following:
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- Facial expressions
- Body language (posture, gestures, movements)
- Eye contact
- Proxemics (use of personal space)
- Paralanguage (vocal tone, pitch, pace)
- Artifacts (clothing, accessories)
- Analyze the impact: Evaluate how these nonverbal cues influence the overall message, the relationship between individuals, and the effectiveness of the communication.
- Write a 2-3 page paper (APA format) that includes the following:
- A brief description of the chosen medium
- Detailed analysis of the nonverbal cues observed
- Assessment of the impact of nonverbal communication on the overall message
Essential Activities:
- Reading, watching, and completing the Building Relationships with Business Communication Interactive Textbook Chapter 2 will assist you in creating this assignment.
Notes:
- This paper must be formatted in APA Style 7th edition.
- Please refer to the written assignment rubric on the start here tab for this paper.
- This paper is due Sunday at 11:59 PM EST.
- Include at least two (2) sources and corresponding in-text citations.
- Paper must be at least 500 words, double spaced.