COM 343 WI: Alt Communication Methods

This course investigates recent advances and controversies in alternative communication including nonverbal communication theory and research. Nonverbal communication (NVC) is the transmission of messages or signals through a nonverbal platform such as eye contact (oculesics), body language (kinesics), social distance (proxemics), touch (haptics), voice (paralanguage), physical environments/appearance, and use of objects. These four main categories of NVC will be explored along with prevalent technological nonverbal communication methods including texting, abbreviations, memes, and use of emojis.