The techniques of nonverbal communication 3322-INTKI-OG

We communicate with each other in various ways – beyond saying this and that we have various other communication techniques, such as gesture, or facial expression. For example, to agree with someone you can say or write: "Agreed!", "I agree!", "I agree to..." or using less direct formula: shorter – such as "OK" – or longer – such as "Yes, of course, we are unanimous on this issue."; colloquial – like "Sure, let's do it!" – or more official – "Let it be." Furthermore, in order to agree with someone, you can use gestures and move your head or hand. Knowledge of communication techniques lies in the natural language – in everyday talks we communicate with each other not only by means of words, but also by tone of voice, gestures, facial expression.
The goal of the course is to present the various techniques of nonverbal communication from the perspective of different research paradigms, such as psychology or sociology, and their comparison with purely linguistic research and the conclusions of the trial analysis of communication situations, which will be carried out in classes.
The participants of the course will also be able to learn about the methods of research on non-verbal communication, in particular with the actual corpus methods.

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Remote learning

Prerequisites (description)

Completion of the course facilitates earlier assimilated knowledge of the science of language, introduction to semiotics, linguistics, linguistic communication, verbal and nonverbal communication.

Course coordinators

Celina Heliasz-Nowosielska

Learning outcomes

Expanding knowledge on nonverbal communication techniques, methods of their description, and the theoretical foundations and practical methods of their differentiation.
The development of communication skills.
Increasing awareness of the mechanisms of nonverbal communication and competence related to the formation of the acts of communication.

Assessment criteria

Evaluation based on carrying out course tasks and test tasks.

Bibliography

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• Załazińska Aneta (2013): Niewerbalne znaki sporu – gesty i inne zachowania towarzyszące mowie jako semiotyczne elementy konstytuujące i wyrażające spór, „Forum Artis Rhetoricae, nr 1 (32), s.34-53.

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