Nonverbal Communication Analysis: Jimmy Fallon & Nicole Kidman Interview

Description

2 pages double spaced essay apa format, no reference page needed.

Prompt: Write about the nonverbal communication in relation to language, body, context, cultural, gender & sex, power. Using the interview between Tonight show host, Jimmy Fallon and actress, Nicole Kidman. Choosing Fallon or Kidman and analyze their nonverbal cues.

Purpose: You now have a foundation of understanding about nonverbal communication in relation to language (chapter 1), body and context codes (chapters 2 & 3), cultural cues (chapter 4), gender and sex (chapter 5), and power (chapter 12). Now, demonstrate the nonverbal assessment skills you have acquired in an analysis pertaining to some of these dynamics. Watch the from an interview between Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon and actress, Nicole Kidman. Choose Fallon or Kidman and analyze their nonverbal communication by answering this question: What primary messages is this person conveying through their nonverbal comm.?

Checklist:

• You may frame this assignment either as:

◦ A standard

◦ A report you’d submit to a company. Here the structure can be more creative and the format would look more like an executive summary.

• You are welcome to return to the Fallon/Kidman scene as many times as needed while conducting your analysis.

• Focus on a thesis statement first, and then build your content from there. For example: “Nicole Kidman’s use of the [1st nonverbal term or concept], [2nd nonverbal term or concept], and [3rd nonverbal term or concept] served to convey [claim about her nonverbal message].”

• Although no Reference page is required, if you use direct quotes, be sure to include in-text citations with the proper You are only required to use the class readings for this assignment.

• Remember, this is your chance to prove what you have learned in this class, not by including everything we have covered, but by selecting 2-3 three nonverbal concepts you feel most appropriately support your analysis.

◦ Think about it as concision and depth, not summary and breadth.

◦ Review your notes. What terms stuck out to you? What would be most useful in this analysis?

• You may use personal pronouns as you craft your argument.

Back up your claims, using 2-3 terms from any of the chapters listed above (chapters 1-5, & 12). Your submission should be approx. 2 pages of content. Keep in mind, shorter length is often harder.

Textbook:

Andersen, P. A. (2008).

Nonverbal communication: Forms and functions. (2nd ed.). Long Grove, Il: Waveland Press

You will be asked to apply material from the course readings AND lectures (reminder, from chapters 1-5, 12) in an assessment of a nonverbal interaction.

General format, structure, and criteria

1) Clearly identified and analyzed 2-3 terms from the designated chapters (chapters 1-5, 12); 2) Clearly focused on one of the individuals for analysis; 3) Approx. 2 pages of content; 4) Written in a standard essay (traditional structure) OR executive summary report (creative, professional).

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION BODY AND CONTEXT CODES

Body Codes: Physical Appearance

Body Movements (Kinesics)

Face & Eyes (Oculesics)

Introduction

1) Included a clear hook/compelling start 2) Provided a strong thesis statement/main claims are clear.

Body

1) Included strong main claims/topic sentences; 2) Included supporting material demonstrating knowledge mastery in Nonverbal Comm. (e.g., using class concepts from the textbook, articles, etc.); 3) Incorporated transitions in order to maintain a fluid essay; 4) Communicated claims with concision and depth, rather than summary and breadth

Conclusion

1) Provided a clear conclusion cue; 2) Reviewed thesis statement/main claim; 3) Concluded solidly

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

APA Citation

1) No Reference page is required; 2) Any in-text citations demonstrated knowledge of, and intentionality to abide by, APA criteria with proper APA in-text citation.