Verbal And Non Verbal Communication Flashcards
Categories of communication
Verbal
Non-verbal
Subsidized of the categories of communication
Vocal-Verbal
Non-vocal Verbal
Vocal Non-verbal
Non-vocal Non-verbal
Communication is based on language
Verbal communication
Includes spoken language
Vocal verbal communication
Involves written communication
Such as sign language ,finger spelling and braille
Non-vocal Verbal Communication
The transfer of meaning from one perception to another
Communication
Is bound to culture
Non-verbal communication
11 categories of non-verbal communication
Kinesic
Occulesics
Proxemics
Haptics
Vocalics
Chronemics
Appearance
Environment
Artifacts
Olfactics
Synchrony
deals with physical movement,
sometimes called affective displays.
Facial Expression
Gestures
Body language and posture
Kinesics
It deals with eye behavior as an element of communication.
Occulesics
involves the social use of space in a communication situation
Distance is generally described on a continuum from intimate space (0-18 inches) to personal space or informal distance (18 inches to 4 feet) to social space or formal distance (4-12 feet), and public space or distance (beyond 12 feet).
Proxemics
focuses on touching as an element of communication
HAPTICS
paralanguage) deals with vocal cues, more accurately referred to as the non-phonemic qualities of language. These include accent, loudness, tempo, pitch, cadence, rate of speech, nasality and tone,
Vocalics
deals with the use of time as an element of communication.
Formal time is measured in minutes, hours, days, and so on. Informal time is measured relative seasons, social customs, and lunar cycles.
Chronemics
deals with the communication role played by a person’s look or physical appearance.
Appearance
involves the communicative value of the physical space such as room size, color, accessibility and location.
ENVIRONMENT
deals with communicative aspect of apparent objects visible in the room
artifacts
is an aspect of nonverbal communication dealing with smells.
Olfactics
amount of coordination in people’s behavior when their non-verbal cues are in sync with one another. Some examples include mirroring, mimicry, or behavioral meshing
Synchrony
According to, there are six broad types of oral communication activities that might be incorporated into curricula in many fields of study.
the University of Pittsburgh (August 2008)
SAMPLE ORAL COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES
- One-on-One Speaking.
2.Small-Group or Team-Based Oral Work.
3.Full-Class Discussions. - In-Class Debates and Deliberations.
- Speeches and Presentations.
- Oral Examinations.
. It can range from moments punctuating a lecture, where students are asked to discuss or explain some question or problem.
One-on-One Speaking.
Smaller scale settings for discussion, deliberation, and problem solving. Appropriate for both large lectures and smaller classes.
Small-Group or Team-Based Oral Work.
It’s typically less agonistic(argumentative), argument-based, and competitive than debate and deliberation but still dialogic in character.
Ex: seminars
Full-Class Discussions.
A structured consideration of some issue from two or more points of view. Debates typically involve participants who argue one side throughout, while deliberation allows for movement by individuals within the process.
In-Class Debates and Deliberations.
Classically, the stand-up, podium speech delivered by an individual from an outline or script. It also includes group presentations or impromptu speaking.
Speeches and Presentations.
It can take place in the instructor’s office, in small groups, and before a whole class. It ranges from one oral question on an otherwise written exam to an oral defense.
Oral Examinations.
STRATEGIES USED BY SPEAKERS TO CONVEY IDEAS
- THINK OUT IDEAS
- BE PREPARED
- START CONFIDENTLY
- MAKE EYE CONTACT
- SLOW DOWN
- STAY STEADY
- Be Human
In order to speak well in front of multiple people, one needs to have entire presentation planned out. Try to structure thoughts in a way that makes sense, and create a sense of completeness with a beginning, middle, and end.
- THINK OUT IDEAS
A speaker will need to practice speech significantly in order to feel confident while speaking. Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare or will not feel ready to present.
- BE PREPARED
The opening of presentation will determine how the rest of the speech goes, so speak with assertiveness (showing confidence) and at a volume where everyone can easily hear.
- START CONFIDENTLY
Throughout the presentation, it is important to make an eye contact with individuals in the room. While one should not focus on one particular person for too long, it is okay to hold someone’s gaze for a few seconds.
- MAKE EYE CONTACT
A beginner’s mistake when it comes to public speaking is to rush through the presentation. Remember to speak clearly and enunciate (say/pronounce clearly) words.
- SLOW DOWN
Most people know that it’s important not to fidget (/fijit/ small movements) during a presentation, but it’s also crucial that one limit movement as much as possible.
- STAY STEADY
Remember: it’s okay to be nervous. In fact, it’s normal. Don’t worry about seeming nervous in front of others, since everybody in the room has had to give a presentation at one point and understand how the speaker feels.
- Be Human
