Professor, Alisa Shubb

Office 241 AOBIV, hours: MW 5:00

Phone: during office hours 752-1227, off hours 916/484-8468

Objectives:

This course provides an examination of the encoding, decoding processes, and interaction patterns associated with all forms of human nonverbal communicative behavior. At the conclusion of the course, students should be able to recognize forms of nonverbal communication, understand the possible communicative implications of nonverbal behavior, and predict the outcomes of and possibly manage nonverbal interactions. To the extent that the readings in this course center around current and classic social scientific studies of specific nonverbal behaviors, students will learn to analyze and evaluate nonverbal communication research studies and theory papers.

Grading:

Course grades will be determined by the results of three multiple choice exams covering both readings and lecture materials, and a demonstrated willingness to participate and contribute to class discussion activities.

Midterm #1 – 30%

Midterm #2 – 30%

Midterm #3 – 30%

Leadership & participation – 10%

Policies:

• All exams must be taken on the day indicated on the course calendar (unless due to extenuating circumstances an alternative time is set before the scheduled date).
• Readings should be completed before class on the date indicated on the course calendar.
• Except in the case of emergencies, all email or phone queries will be answered in class or office hours.

Text:

The Nonverbal Communication Reader: Classic and Contemporary Readings, 2^nd Edition, Laura K. Guerrero, Joseph A. DeVito, Michael L. Hecht. Waveland Press, 1999.

Course Calendar and Reading Schedule