This is a BBC clip on using gestures around the world.

Click the image to the left to begin the video. It is 9:07 minutes in length.

To turn on Closed Captioning for this video, please click the "cc" box at the bottom of the video screen.

1. Watch these videos

To Do This Week:

Copan, Honduras

In this section we explore the nature and form of nonverbal communication. Special attention is paid to discussing the boundary regulations of space and time.

Chapter 7

What Are the Different Ways to Communicate Nonverbally

Across Cultures?

 

History Channel: The Secrets of Body Language.

Click the image to the left to begin the video. It is 1:30 hours in length.

This is a very interesting video. It does not have closed captioning, however, so I do not require students to view it. I've linked to it, just in case someone is interested in viewing it. If you really want to view it, and need closed captioning, I please let me know and I will contact folks for assistance.

2. Read Chapter 7

You should read the chapter before completing Discussion Board entries or completing an online exam. It is suggested that you complete the Chapter 7 Guide while reading the chapter.

3. Complete the chapter guide

You should complete the chapter guide while you are reading the chapter. You can find Chapter Guides by clicking the yellow "Chapter Guides" button on our main Black board page. Chapter Guides are for your own personal use and should not be turned-in to the instructor.

4. Make posts on the Discussion Board

Make one Original Post and two Reply Posts on the Discussion Board.

Original Posts are due on Wednesday by midnight.

Reply Posts are due on Saturday by midnight.

To keep discussion varied and lively, each student has been assigned to a group by last name. To find out which group you are in, click on the "Disc. Board" button above. Please remember your group number. You will remain in this group for the duration of the semester.

You must follow all the Discussion Board Guidelines in order to earn all the points possible on this assignment. Click "Disc. Board" link to review guidelines.

5. Take the Chapter 7 Exam

You can access the exam by clicking on the yellow "Exams" button on our main Bb page.

The exam must be completed by the exam deadline -- next Monday at noon.

If you do not finish the exam by the deadline, you will not be allowed to make it up.