Description
How much of what we communicate happens beneath the surface of our words? Can you learn to read body language, recognise deception, and understand what the mind is communicating without speaking?
Non-verbal communication (NVC) goes far beyond the simple observation of body language, encompassing a complex and ancient form of subconscious communication that is constantly at play. This form of communication includes everything from physical gestures and spatial distance to bodily orientation and movement, as well as the subtle micro-expressions and vocal paralinguistics that convey meaning beneath the surface.
This comprehensive exploration of NVC begins with an in-depth look at its true nature and how to develop it, covering traditional aspects like facial expressions and gestures, along with the often-overlooked cues found in auditory and written communication. You’ll learn about the origins of this ancient form of transmission, the significant role that paralinguistics plays, and the impact of social media on how we communicate today. Additionally, you’ll uncover the surprising truth about how much of our communication is non-verbal and gain insights into the art of detecting lies, realising that while people can deceive with words, the mind itself never lies.
‘Really enjoyable – wish the course would continue week after week – have signed up for the next course already. I am now much more aware of how to see through and beyond what appears on the surface’
(Chloe – Student)
In this class you will;
- Understand the Different Presentations of NVC: Explore gestures, facial expressions, spatial dynamics and the many other ways non-verbal communication is expressed
- Decode Information Between and Within Species: Discover human and animal body language and how to decode these signals
- Explore NVC in Social Learning Theory Experiments: Understand the role of non-verbal communication in observation, imitation and human development
- Understand the Impact of Social Media: Explore how non-verbal cues are adapted, changed or lost in digital communication
- Discover Why a Non-Verbal Element Is Necessary for Communication: Learn how NVC provides context, emotion and meaning to what is communicated
- Understand Paralinguistics: Explore its definition and examples, including tone, pitch and pacing.
- Learn How to Spot a Liar Using NVC: Examine inconsistencies between verbal and non-verbal messages and what they may reveal
- Explore Eye-Language and Universal Facial Feature Analysis: Learn about eye movements, facial expressions and the information they can convey
- Understand Cultural Variations and Haptics: Explore cultural differences in non-verbal communication and the study of touch




