This document outlines learning objectives for a course on nonverbal communication. It covers defining nonverbal communication and comparing it to verbal communication, as well as discussing principles and functions of nonverbal communication. Additional sections address types of nonverbal communication like kinesics and proxemics, improving competence in sending and receiving nonverbal messages, and the role of nonverbal communication in relational, professional, cultural and gender contexts.

1. LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Principles & Functions
of Nonverbal
Communication
1. Define nonverbal communication.
2. Compare and contrast verbal communication and nonverbal
communication.
3. Discuss the principles of nonverbal communication.
4. Provide examples of the functions of nonverbal communication.
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2. LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Types of Nonverbal
Communication
1. Define kinesics.
2. Define haptics.
3. Define vocalics.
4. Define proxemics.
5. Define chronemics.
6. Provide examples of types of nonverbal communication that fall
under these categories.
7. Discuss the ways in which personal presentation and environment
provide nonverbal cues.
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3. LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Nonverbal
Communication
Competence
1. Identify and employ strategies for improving competence with
sending nonverbal messages.
2. Identify and employ strategies for improving competence with
interpreting nonverbal messages.
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4. LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Nonverbal
Communication in
Context
1. Discuss the role of nonverbal communication in relational contexts.
2. Discuss the role of nonverbal communication in professional
contexts.
3. Provide examples of cultural differences in nonverbal
communication.
4. Provide examples of gender differences in nonverbal
communication.
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