Non-Verbal Behavior Partner Project: A Study of Nonverbal Behavior
You will work with another classmate as a pair to conduct a survey of non-verbal behavior in the mediated / mass communication environment. Pairs will choose to observe how non-verbal communication contributes to our interpretation and engagement with mass media and mediated / online communication sources. After the survey the the pairs will presents a two to four page Methodology report of the survey(s) as detailed below and each individual will submit a 5 – 10 minute testimonial video of the survey and their own individual reflection of the field study experience. Students will also evaluate their peers and group communication. Failure to submit peer evaluations will result in a 10 point penalty from individual grade.
The group has to make a decision regarding (1) the type of nonverbal behavior to be investigated, (2) the method adopted to conduct the survey, and (3) the online/media selections for the survey method to be implemented.
Your group can choose to investigate any type(s) of nonverbal behavior which include but are not limited to:
Body Language (Gestures and Body Movement)
Facial Expression and Eye Contact
Touch
Personal Space and Territoriality
The following should be included in your written report:
The title, time period, synopsis and broadcast/streaming details of the mediated / mass communication source of your study
The names of the others in your group
A description of your method as actually implemented
A summary of the results
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