· Read Chapters 3 and 4 from the textbook Communicating in Groups: Applications and Skills (11th ed.).
· Read Chapter 8: Verbal CommunicationLinks to an external site. from the Dynamics of Group Communication ebook.
· Read Chapter 9: Nonverbal CommunicationLinks to an external site. from the Dynamics of Group Communication ebook.
Teach the Class:
· Conduct independent research (using quality videos, credible Internet resources, and/or scholarly journal articles) to find three sources pertaining to nonverbal communication.
· Examine these materials and educate your classmates on the functions, challenges, and/or bonuses of using nonverbal communication and behaviors to understand people.
· The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types.
· Cite and reference your three resources in APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center resource.
· Be sure to cite and reference the required textbook if your work includes any thoughts, ideas, or quotes from it.
· If you choose to post any graphics to enhance the discussion, cite and reference them in APA style as well.
Address the following prompts, supporting your thinking with reference to your sources and providing examples.
· Explain what you learned about cultural variance in nonverbal communication.
· Describe what you learned about the categories of nonverbal behaviors.
Required Resources
Text
Adams, K. L., Galanes, G., & Hoelscher, C. S. (2021). Communicating in groups: Applications and skills (11th ed.). McGraw Hill.
· Chapter 3: Communication Principles for Group Members
· Chapter 4: Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages in a Group
· The full-text version of this ebook is available through the RedShelf platform. Chapter 3 discusses the foundational principles of communication necessary for effective group communication. Chapter 4 examines the influence of verbal and nonverbal communication on group dynamics and effectiveness. These chapters will assist with your Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups discussion forum, and Chapter 3 will also assist you with your Active Listening journal this week.
Books
Polites, A. (2021). Dynamics of group communication. Pressbooks. https://cod.pressbooks.pub/dogc
· Chapter 8: Verbal CommunicationLinks to an external site.
· Chapter 9: Nonverbal CommunicationLinks to an external site.
· Chapter 8 of this ebook focuses on verbal communication, emphasizing its role in sharing thoughts and building relationships in a group. Chapter 9 discusses how nonverbal cues complement or contradict verbal messages and highlights the importance of mindful interpretation in group settings. Chapters 8 and 9 will assist with your Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups discussion forum this week. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy does not exist.
Tennant, K., Long, A., & Toney-Butler, T. J. (2023). Active listeningLinks to an external site. . In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442015
· This article in this book discusses the critical role of active listening in high-pressure environments. This article will assist with your Active Listening journal this week. Accessibility StatementLinks to an external site. Privacy PolicyLinks to an external site.