Sep 21, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

COM 170 - Nonverbal Communication


3 Credit Hour(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hours(s)
This course examines the profound and overlooked contribution of nonverbal behavior to the communication processes. This course explores how body movements, facial expressions, eye behavior, chronemics, the environment, space, and dress impact communication. Nonverbal communication can determine the effectiveness and well-being of our intimate, social, and working relationships. The importance of the cultural context of nonverbal communication will also be reviewed.