CMST 205 - Nonverbal Communication

5 Credits

Explores perspectives on the prevalence and importance of nonverbal communication in human interaction. Includes effects of environment and space, physical appearance, physical behavior, the eyes and face, and vocal cues on human communication with a special emphasis on understanding intercultural differences.

Pre-requisite(s) CMST 080 min 2.0
Placement Eligibility English 099 or higher
Course Note Completion of CMST& 101 recommended. Previously SPCH 205.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Spring Day

Designed to Serve Any student desiring to improve his/her communication skills and develop the ability to better understand others in various cultural settings.
Active Date 2011-06-13

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area I

Course Outline
I. Basic Perspectives II. Environment and space effects on human communication. III. Physical appearance and dress IV. Kinetics V. Face and eyes VI. Paralanguage VII. Touch VIII. Nonverbal determinants in business and intercultural communication.

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify nonverbal codes

Use nonverbal behavior effectively

Explain how nonverbal behavior differs between cultures.

Explain the role of nonverbal behaviors in the making of meaning.