It’s not just what you say but how you say it. Choose a speech to watch. Examples may include famous speeches by historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. or Winston Churchill, current elected officials, or perhaps candidates for local and state office that may be televised. Other examples could be from a poetry slam, a rap performance, or a movie. Watch the presentation without sound and see what you observe. Does the speaker seem comfortable and confident? Aggressive or timid? If possible, repeat the speech a second time with the sound on. Do your perceptions change? What patterns do you observe?
Essential Activities:
- Read: Nonverbal Communication and Body Language (18 pages) (LO2) (LO4)
https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/communication/nonverbal-communication - Watch: The Power of Nonverbal Communication, Joe Navarro, TEDxManchester (12:55 minutes) (LO2) (LO4)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLaslONQAKM
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