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Nonverbal Language, 1995.
Examines the question of whether nonverbal communication can be considered language. Also examines the extent to which nonverbal communication components represent universals.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 47.95
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"Nonverbal Language?
Introduction
The question mark after the heading of this paper is intentional, since one of the questions under consideration is whether nonverbal communication qualifies as a language. The other major focus of this paper is the extent to which nonverbal communication components represent universals, whether of a type of language or of a symbol system that is not truly language.
Language or Communication System?
There is considerable disagreement about the nature of nonverbal communication and whether it qualifies as language. Taking a strong position that nonverbal communication is not language, but more ..."
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Oralism vs. American Sign Language, 2007.
This paper argues in favor of the deaf or hard of hearing using American Sign Language or their native language over oralism or other methods of communication.
1,302 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper explores the tradition of oralism vs. American Sign Language (ASL) in the West. Specifically the researcher proposes that deaf and hard of hearing students should be afforded opportunities to learn using their native language or American Sign Language. Forcing students to adopt other methods of learning including oralism or Signing Exact English (SEE) may promote frustration and inhibits learning in the classroom. This paper reviews the potential merits and demerits of each tradition, highlighting the significance of providing students with resources to use ASL in the classroom.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Personal Philosophy
The Essential Nature of Human Beings
Basic Meaning or Purpose of Life
Determination of Morality
Constancy of Life: Unchanging or Always Changing?
Philosophy of Education
My Perception of an Educational Philosophy
Why do you need a Philosophy?
What has been the Basis or Source of your Educational Philosophy?
How has your Philosophy Changed or Evolved over Time?
My formal Ideological and Philosophical Orientation
The Purpose of Education, Teaching and Schooling
Are Students Intrinsically Motivated to Learn?
Should Schools Address Human Differences such as Multiple Intelligence, Learning Styles etc. ?
Topics
Knowledge and Content
Knowledge with Knowing
My Conceptual Framework for Improving my Practice
Theoretical Framework for Improving Practice
Skills Competencies Necessary
Educational Skills Required
Communication Skills and Content
Nonverbal Communication Skills
Verbal Communication
Influence of Interpersonal Relationships
Importance of Self-Identity
Peer Relations
Influence of Support Networks
Knowledge and Learning
Direct vs. Indirect Learning
Direct vs. Indirect Communication
Conclusion
Reference
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"Many consider American Sign Language (ASL) the standard language beneficial for hard of hearing and deaf citizens. However, oralism shares a rich history much the same as ASL, and many often argue the potential merits and demerits of using one vs. another in an educational and communicational context. Wilcox & Peyton (1999) recognize that ASL is a fully developed language with unique grammar requirements distinguished from the English language (Coltrane, 2006). Oralism contrarily, involves lip reading to understand speech instead of using ASL to communicate with one another (Coltrane, 2006). This study will help review the merits and demerits of each, questioning whether one vs. the other is more beneficial for promoting communication and sharing among the deaf or hard of hearing community, or whether a combination of both may result in less frustrating choices among the hard of hearing and deaf community. "
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Non-Verbal Language Acquisition, 2002.
This paper discusses non-verbal language acquisition by examining various articles on the topic.
3,220 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper is composed of annotated bibliographies and a literature review of ten different research articles dealing with the acquisition of nonverbal, gestural, or sign languages. It addresses non-verbal language as a first language and a second language, as well as non-verbal language and symbolic communication systems in non-human primates and prehuman ancestors.
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"Sharon Begley's main point in this article is that "the human brain is wired for gestural communication" just as it is for spoken language, from a nativist perspective. She draws on examples from apes who have learned signed languages, deaf-mute children who have invented their own languages in the absence of an established sign language, and the fact that blind people gesture at the same rate as sighted people. She cites studies of wild bonobos who use symbolic gesture to communicate with each other, and deaf children who created a signed language with more complex grammatical structures than the spoken language in their environment."
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Nonverbal Communication, 2002.
Analysis of human body language.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, $ 71.95
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Analysis of human body language. Messages sent to nonverbal communication. Importance of people understanding how to detect and read body language. Danger of unread, hidden messages leading to misunderstandings and conflict. How infants acquire communication skills. Body language and date rape. Key differences in body language of males and females.
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"This study will analyze human body language, or nonverbal communications, in terms of the messages sent by such language, and the reasons for and consequences of misunderstanding, or not responding knowledgeably to, such messages. The essence of the study will be the argument that an individual who seeks to live and work and relate to other human beings, in business and in personal affairs, and in as healthy and knowledgeable a fashion as possible, will become educated in detecting and reading body language.
Butterworth makes clear the significance of the topic, noting both the presence of body language in infants and the relationship between early nonverbal communication and the learning of language itself. The sub-title of his article in Natural History is "finger pointing by babies is correlated with ..."
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Nonverbal Communication Skills, 2005.
Defines nonverbal communication and examines the importance of studying this communication method.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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In the present day, nonverbal communication evokes the interest of a broad spectrum of academic disciplines including psychology, sociology, anthropology, communications, and linguistics and has a similarly wide scope. Most research in the field of nonverbal communication, however, has focused more on the process rather than the skills aspect of the subject.
In this paper about nonverbal communication skills, the author discusses the following questions:
Why learn about nonverbal communication?
What are the challenges of interpreting nonverbal messages?
Why is it important to understand nonverbal communication code?
How does nonverbal communication help us improve our interpersonal communication skills?
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"Another important culturally different aspect of a common non-verbal gesture is the appropriateness or otherwise of "eye contact." In most Western cultures, particularly the United States, making of eye contact is considered to be very important. Americans perceive people who do not make eye contact during conversation as evasive and untrustworthy; they are often considered to be hiding something. Most American business communication books recommend it as vital for success during interviews and during making of speeches or business presentations. Making direct eye contact in several Eastern and African cultures, on the other hand, is considered to be extremely rude and insulting-especially if the people involved are different in status, power or age. Children in many Asian and Latin American cultures are taught to show respect to authority figures by avoiding to look into their eyes."
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Nonverbal Communication Problems, 2008.
A review of nonverbal communication problems, personal understanding, and interpersonal communication.
2,506 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper discusses nonverbal communication and states that people like to be treated in a polite manner, and are comfortable with the customs with which they have been taught. The paper continues and relates that people are not always comfortable with customs from other cultures, however, and may be offended because of cultural misunderstandings. The paper relates how nonverbal communication which affect other cultures, can be of help to a business person, no matter who he or she deals with, and concludes with a discussion on smiles and handshakes, two common gestures that are universal.
Outline:
Introduction and Background - The Importance of Nonverbal Communication
The Problem - Ongoing Cultural Misunderstandings
Conclusion - Interpersonal and Communication Recommendations
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"Some of the most serious and important contests in the land, Presidential debates, begin with handshakes. The purpose there is not to equalize the opponents, but is more of a face-off acknowledgment, such as boxers do when they touch gloves before and after a fight. The candidates acknowledge one another, but they do not try to be equal. After the debate they shake hands again to show that they still have goodwill toward one another after the debate is over (Andrew, 2002). Business handshakes are an offshoot of this, but in recent years they have been reduced severely from what they used to mean. In older times, a handshake was a person's pledge and contract, showing that someone was honorable and intended to do what he or she said would be done. Now it is merely a formality when someone interviews with a prospective employer, when a person makes a purchase, or sometimes just when two people meet. Years ago, in the banking industry, people could borrow money based on their handshake. Nowadays there is much more to it than that. A handshake is no longer someone's word of honor."
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Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, 2002.
A discussion of the main issues of communication both verbal and nonverbal.
1,633 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines how interpersonal communication refers to the ability to relate to people by using verbal and nonverbal communication and how it can occur in both a one-on-one and a group setting.
It looks at how good communicators must be able to handle different people in different situations and make people feel at ease. It analyzes how communication involves verbal and nonverbal signals that exchange information-bearing messages between a source and a destination and addresses the effects of verbal communication, including words, speech and language and nonverbal communication, including mannerisms, facial expressions and eye contact.
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"Nonverbal communication has a major effect on many other aspects of life, including cognitive learning and interpersonal relationships. For example, a teacher?s nonverbal communication skills can influence a student?s ability to learn and quality of the curriculum. Research reveals that teachers who display good nonverbal skills have higher levels of cognitive learning (McCroskey, 1996, p. 209). Their students perceive their classes as more interesting and fun. According to research, the nonverbal behaviors that have the greatest effect on students are tone of voice, eye contact, and friendly gestures (McCroskey, 1996, p. 210). Smiling, eye contact, and vocal variety gave students a more positive image of the teacher, and the teaching materials (p. 213)."
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Dating and Nonverbal Communication, 2008.
This paper is a research analysis of the nonverbal communication cues used in both nonsexual and sexual dating relationships.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper reports that nonverbal communication is an important part of a dating relationship, in both nonsexual relationships and in the initiation of sexual behavior within relationships. The paper goes on to assert that, prior to escalating a relationship from a purely dating one, to one of a sexual nature, relationships must be assessed thoroughly, combining both verbal and nonverbal communication cues, for an optimum outcome.
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"A positive sexual relationship between couples stems from successful communication regarding sexual and nonsexual preferences when intimate. In 1999, a study was conducted using men and women who were in dating relationships, but not dating each other. They were interviewed regarding sexual preferences and communication of their likes and dislikes. The research indicated that individuals are much more communicative about their sexual preferences when they are in a relationship in which communication was encouraged, not only about sex, but also about all aspects of the dating relationship. It was also determined that couples who have a nonverbal agreement and understanding about sex can be more effective and preferred over open discussion about sexual likes and dislikes."
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Nonverbal Communication, 2004.
An examination of the uses and importance of nonverbal communication.
1,574 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that types of nonverbal communications include appearance (occulesics), movement (kinesics), voice (vocalics or paralanguage), touch (haptics), smell (olfactics), space (spatial relationships or proxemics), territoriality, and time (chronemics). It examines each of these options and discusses their effectiveness in interpersonal relationships.
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"Appearance is assessed by characteristics such as attractiveness, race, height, weight, body shape, hairstyle, dress and artifacts. Numerous studies have shown that beautiful people do have an advantage when competing for jobs, grades, friends, or mates. The face is the most powerful channel of all physical features. It provides many clues such as whether a person likes or dislikes us, how they are feeling, identity, nationality, culture, age and their likes and dislikes. Height also has a significant impact on interaction because it is associated with power. For example, smaller people may have a feeling of jeopardy which may make them wary of or defensive around taller people."
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Nonverbal Cues as Strategies of Seduction, 2000.
A research proposal for a multi-methodological study on the role of nonverbal cues as seduction strategies in the pre-dating stage.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper presents a proposal for a research study that would concentrate on the very initial stage of dating or romantic relationships in which both women and men have not been acquainted. The proposed study will focus on the strategies that both women and men use to seduce the desired counterpart. The proposed study will also look at the habitual usage of nonverbal cues such as eye contact, smiles and gender related body language aimed to initiate the dating process.
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Conclusion
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"Much research has been conducted on dating habits within the field of interpersonal relations. Studies on the same have ranged from the initial stages of dating (Riggio & Woll, 1984; Bell & Rollof, 1991) to the following and final stages concluding in permanent relationships (Gaines, 1996). This present study will primarily concentrate on the very initial stage of dating or romantic relationships in which both women and men have not been acquainted. Moreover, the study will narrow down its focus even more, on the strategies both women and men use to seduce the desired counterpart which they are not acquainted to. In other words, the research will concentrate on the very initial stage of dating where both sides have not met each other thus investigating the habitual usage of nonverbal cues such as eye contact, smiles and gender related body language (flipping the hair) aimed to initiate the dating process."
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Nonverbal Messages of Height and Weight, 2005.
This paper discusses nonverbal messages of height and weight.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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In this article, the writer looks at nonverbal messages of height and weight. The writer discusses the negative impact of Hollywood's and other mass media's images of beauty on adolescents. The sociocultural theory and social comparison theory applied to idealistic body shapes are also discussed in this paper.
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"In their comprehensive discussion about the impact of Hollywood's images of beauty on adolescents, Schneider and Levitt clearly identify the nonverbal messages of height and weight. More than just statistics to describe the physical body, one's height and weight lies at ... "
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Nonverbal Communication and Leadership, 1991.
This paper discusses the impact of nonverbal behavior on credibility and leadership emergence: Eye contact, para-language, voice, gestures and posture.
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"The old saying, "It's not what you say; it's how you say it," well represents the importance of nonverbal behaviors to the emergence of leadership and the establishment of credibility. Several nonverbal behaviors can greatly increase or decrease the opportunities for emergence of leadership and credibility. Studies have explored all aspects of the link between nonverbal communication and the establishment of leadership and credibility. Nonverbal factors fit into five categories: eye contact, gesticulations, paralanguage, posture, and overall facial expression. Also, environmental factors such as seating arrangement and setting have a great effect on leadership emergence and credibility. Use of this information can be .. "
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Nonverbal Behavior and Therapy Client Reactions, 2007.
A discussion regarding the importance of understanding the nonverbal behavior of clients in therapy.
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This research paper discusses the significant problem of clients who are reluctant to share negative feelings about their therapy experiences in modern counseling. According to the paper, the researchers had the thought that if clients will not willingly share negative feelings about their therapy experiences, then maybe there exist other communication mediums through which these negative feelings are being transmitted.
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"Interestingly, most of the nonverbal cues that the researchers were looking for turned out to be non-important, or rather non-significant. Though there were a total of nine nonverbal communication cues that the judges were asked to evaluate for, only three of them showed any measure of significance when contrasted with the self-reported data by the volunteer clients and therapists. The only significant associations that could be found were for horizontal head movements, vertical head movements, and speech hesitations. The other nonverbal cues had no significance attached to them, once researchers compared the findings of the judges with the data from both the clients and the therapists (Hill and Stephany, 1990). This is an important finding because it help the researchers determine whether or not any of the nonverbal cues could be used by therapists to evaluate responses and look for inconsistencies. Because other research has indicated that nonverbal cues can be laden with emotion, and even be important indicators of deception, understanding the use of nonverbal cues in response to certain questions by therapists can give those therapists an important point of reference in evaluating responses."
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Gender and Nonverbal Communication, 1994.
This paper discusses the relation ship of gendr and nonverbal communication: Somatypes (body builds), matching hypothesis, attractiveness, listening, masculinity and femininity, social power, sex differences, space and clothing.
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"Because our physical appearance is the most obvious nonverbal cue we present, it prompts others to perceive us with certain expected personality traits. For example, because of generally accepted physique-temperament stereotypes, evidence shows that we do associate definite personality and temperament traits with body build.
In addition to the superficial, nonverbal cue of body build, or "somatype," we also present a range of less apparent traits and behaviors which are less clearly defined by anatomy. Even so, we will see that these behaviors are sex-specific, to the extent that males and females interact according to different nonverbal agendas. These male and female differences in interaction appear to originate both in culture and physiology, although an interaction of gender and environment is the most ... "
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