LU 2 - Verbal and Non Verbal Commmunication

Verbal Communication uses Symbols and referents to establish private and shared meaning. Words have denotations and connotations. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is an interesting approach.
In language we need to deal with the problems of:

1. Abstract language
2. Inferences
3. Dichotomies
4. Euphemisms

Language is framed by culture and this shapes:

1. Sexist language
2. powerful/powerless language
3. Meta communication

Non-verbal communication, can replace, reinforce or contradict verbal language.

it includes:

1. Kinesics
1. Facial expressions
2. Occulesics
3. Body movements
4. Hand gestures
2. Proxemics
3. Haptics
4. Chronemics
5. Physical appearance
6. Vocal Cues