跨文化交际上课内容(09-10下)09-10.doc

Week 9&10
Unit 6 munication
Questions for discussion:
What is munication?
Is it possible municate without nonverbal means? Why or why not?
What functions does our nonverbal behavior serve munication?
What is munication?
munication is the process by which nonverbal behaviors are used, either singly or bination with verbal behaviors, in the exchange and interpretation of messages within a given situation or context. (L. A. Malandro, 1983)
The messages sent without using words are called munication.
(i) Its features:
It’munication in which words or speech sounds are not used.
It conveys meaning.
It involves such non-verbal dimensions as facial expressions, touch, time, gestures, smile, eye behaviors, smell, intonation, etc.
It’s a discipline studying non-verbal behavior munication.
It’s first of all used to convey messages to and receive messages from others.
It’s a process munication by means of non-verbal behaviors.
It may convey messages alone or bination with verbal behaviors.
It occurs in a given context or situation and is interpreted in relation to that situation or context.
(ii) Its significance
Nonverbal behavior is a significant area munication study for at least three reasons.
Nonverbal behavior accounts for much of the meaning we get from conversations.
Nonverbal behavior spontaneously reflects the subconsciousness. They are relatively free of distortions and deception.
We cannot municating through nonverbal signals.
Besides, nonverbal behavior is significant because munication can be open to many interpretations.
(iii) Its functions (p 227-231):
Repeating: People use munication to repeat, clarify, and emphasize their point of view.
Complementing: munication cues can add to plement a verbal message.
Substituting: Nonverbal messages may substitute verbal ones in certain settings.
Regulating: Nonverbal behaviors can help control verbal interactions by regulating them, such as turn-taking signals (hand raised) in conversations.