Instructions:

Effective communication involves many components. We typically think of communication in terms of spoken words but often the most powerful messages are those that are unspoken. Please watch

the “Power of Words” video.

In your initial post, please address the following:

• How did this video demonstrate the power of nonverbal communication studied in Unit 3?
• Describe an experience you had where you needed to rely on nonverbal communication to get an important point across. What did you find most challenging?
• How could a video like this promote the need for effective communication?
• How do facial cues and body language contribute to getting your message across? What examples did you see in the video?
• How can ineffective communication create or support stereotypes? Othering?
• Did this video change your core understanding of dialogue?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

This topic is valued at 40 points. Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria (Read Me First Section of the Course).

Instructions:

Respond meaningfully to one peer post considering the following:

• How was your peer’s experience with nonverbal communication the same as your own? How was it different?
• Contrast their input on facial cues and body language to your own.
• State something specific the peer discovered about the video’s message or presentation that you did not notice.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Reference

Rachel V: (2013, May 12). The Power of Words [Video File}. Retrievedfrom: https://www.youtube.com/embed/XVY4DeAvnfl