Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
36466:Non-verbal Communication (G1) 2023 Spring Tue5 College　Of　Economics,College　Of　Business　Administration,College　Of　Social　Sciences,College　Of　International　Relations,College　Of　Policy　Science,College　Of　Letters,College　of　Image　Arts　and　Sciences,College　of　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Information　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Life　Sciences,College　of　Pharmaceutical　Sciences,College　of　Sport　and　Health　Science　(tentative　name) NOZAWA KAZUNORI 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Co-learning22

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This selective undergraduate course is designed to provide the basic, practical, and beneficial themes of communication while covering the basic theory of nonverbal communication with a multidisciplinary perspective. The lectures and multimedia materials including online resources enhance the understanding of intercultural communication. Throughout the course, the enrolled students are expected to construct glocal (global + local) views of the principle of cultural reciprocity. The course format makes use of lectures and online discussions as well as experiential learning activities to identify and explain important theoretical concepts and to highlight practical applications of these concepts to the student's own life experiences. A combination of text readings, lectures, in-class activities, small group projects, and out-of-class assignments will help facilitate this learning process.

Face to Face classes are basically given but in case the COVID-19 pandemic continues or worsens (BCP Level 3~4) they can be done in a hybrid style using both online (Zoom) and classroom teaching. Detailed information will be provided through Manaba+R.

Student Attainment Objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Specify the nature of the relationship between verbal and nonverbal communication.
2. Understand the role of nonverbal behaviors/communication within specific contexts and relationship types.
3. Apply principles of nonverbal communication in simulated or experimental contexts.
4. Observe specific instances of nonverbal communication as it occurs in context.
5. Synthesize and apply the research on those categories or codes of nonverbal communication common to our discipline.
6. Understand the functions that nonverbal communication performs in daily interactions.
7. Through collaborative group projects, promote mutual intercultural understanding.

Recommended Preparatory Course

No Pre-requisite

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
WK1

Nonverbal Communication Literacy, Fundamentals of Nonverbal Communication

NVC Literacy, Basic conceptual foundations

WK2

Reflective Analysis of Nonverbal Communication

Reflective Analysis, NVC

WK3

he Environment of Nonverbal Communication + Discussion #1

Perceptions and Reactions, Discussion

WK4

Proxemics

Space

WK5

Physical Appearance +Discussion #2

The Body Language, Discussion

WK6

Kinesics

Gestures, Posture

WK7

Face and Eyes + Discussion #3

Facial Expressions, Gaze, Discussion

WK8

Group Project Presentation #1 and Peer-to-Peer Evaluation

Project Presentation, Evaluation

WK9

Bodies in Contact + Discussion #4

 Touching, Discussion

WK10

Vocalics, Time

Voices, Silence, Time

WK11

Color, Smell, Artifacts + Discussion #5

Color, Smell, Artifacts, Discussion

WK12

Nonverbal Communication and the Internet

Cyberspace

WK13

Nonverbal Communication in Professional and Educational Contexts + Discussion #6

Jobs, Education, Learning, Discussion

WK14

Group Research Project Presentations and Peer-to-Peer Evaluation #2

Project Presentation, Evaluation

WK15

Reflection, Short Reports Submission, Class Survey

Reflection, Reports, Survey

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

BCP Level 1 shall be the same as the implementation of BCP Level 2.
For BCP Levels 3-4, face-to-face class sessions are switched to live-delivered classes as necessary.
Details will be provided through Manaba+R and other means.
Students who are unable to attend face-to-face classes for any reason, regardless of BCP level, will receive separate instructions upon request.

Recommendations for Private Study

In each class, you will be given instructions on related papers, multimedia resources, online resources, related websites, YouTube links, etc., which you are expected to read and watch for review or preparation. Students are also expected to participate in online discussions and complete assignments by the due date.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

１．討議 (6回) 30% (6回ｘ 5 points)
２．グループ・プロジェクト・プレゼンテーション1 (25 %)
３．グループ・プロジェクト・プレゼンテーション2 (25 %)
４．プロジェクト・レポート (20 %)
Discussion Participation 30% (6 Forum discussions @ 5 points each)
Group Project Presentations #1 (25 %)
Group Project Presentations #2 (25 %)
Final Project Report (20 %)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Attendance in class is a prerequisite for every class as no tardiness. From past experience, I can say that attendance and class participation is related to a good grade. You have a lot to lose by being absent. You are responsible for your own inability to obtain materials and lecture information due to absences. If you are late, be sure to notify the instructor.

Since English is used as the instructional language and giving lectures, prospective enrolled students need at least scores of TOEFL ITP ®400～480、TOEFL iBT®Test 32～55、TOEIC® 380～580、IELTS4.5～5.0.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Nonverbal Communication. Manusov, V., Guerrero, L. K., & Burgoon, J. K. Routledge 036755738X 2nd ed. 2021

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbooks specified for purchase

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Nonverbal Messages Tell More: A Practical Guide to Nonverbal Communication Gamble, T. K. & Gamble, M. Routledge 978-0-7656-4574-6

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

クラスサイト：https://mdl.nozawaism.com/

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

[Notes]
- Students are expected to be punctual, alert, and ready to contribute to the class. One absence will result in a 3-point penalty and tardiness/early departures will result in a 2-point penalty.
- In general, all work turned in for credit must be word-processed, use left-justification, use a standard font type and size, and contain one-inch margins on the left, right, top, and bottom of each page. Written work should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style (most recent edition).
- A paper given to an instructor with the student’s name on it is assumed to be in the student's own words and to represent his or her original ideas unless certain words and ideas are specifically credited to another source. A paper bearing a student's name that does not do this is plagiarized and will be considered academically dishonest.
- In general, no late papers or assignments will be accepted. Exceptions may be made for MAJOR medical and MAJOR personal problems when the instructor has been given notification at the first possible opportunity. All missed work due to an excused absence must be turned in within one week of your return to class. No papers will be accepted after the last day of instruction. There will also be no incompletes given, except in the case of unforeseeable and uncontrollable events prevented.
- Students will only be allowed to have a laptop computer or a related electronic device during class if it is not distracting to other students and if the student is using it for this classwork. If the student is discovered to be using the computer or related device to play games, prepare work for another class or activity, listen to music, and the like, during class time, the student will receive a 1-point penalty when each incident is found.
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