Observing Verbal And Nonverbal Behaviors

· Context

The  Assessment 3 Context  document explores various differences in verbal and nonverbal communication between females and males. You may wish to review the document for an overview on those key concepts and ideas.

References

Barr, K. R. (2013). Male and female communication styles [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/188130-male-and-female-communication/

Lieberman, S. (n.d.). Differences in male and female communication styles. Retrieved from http://www.simmalieberman.com/articles/maleandfemale.html

Resources

Suggested Resources

The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

Resources

Click the links provided to view the following resources:

. Assessment 3 Context .

Library Resources

The following e-books or articles from the University Library are linked directly in this course:

· Manss, V. C. (1994).  Effective communication: Gender issues . Nursing Management, 25(6), 79.

· Fox, A. B., Bukatko, D., Hallahan, M., & Crawford, M. (2007).  The medium makes a difference: Gender similarities and differences in instant messaging . Journal of Language and Social Psychology, 26, 389–397

· Jacobsen, J. L. (2005).  Miscommunication in male/female conversations . (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Order No. 3194923, Arizona State University).

· Lyddy, F., & Martin, N. (2001).  E-male or female?  Psychologist, 14(8), 433.

· Meier, E. A. (1999).  Gender and communication . English Quarterly, 31(3/4), 115–119.

· Britton, N. J., & Hall, J. A. (1995).  Beliefs about female and male nonverbal communications . Sex Roles, 32(1/2), 79–90.

Course Library Guide

A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the  COM-FP3200 – Leadership, Gender, and Communication Library Guide  to help direct your research.

Internet Resources

Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.

· Lieberman, S. (n.d.).  Differences in male and female communication styles . Retrieved from http://www.simmalieberman.com/articles/maleandfemale.html

· Sherwood, S. (2014).  10 ways men and women communicate differently . Discovery Channel. Retrieved from http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/10-ways-men-women-comminucate-differently.htm

· North Seattle Community College. (n.d.).  Lecture notes excerpted from Julia T. Wood's Gendered lives: Communication, gender, and culture . Retrieved from http://facweb.northseattle.edu/jreis/transformations/gendered_communication.htm

· Leigh, E. (2010).  Men & women communicating in the workplace . The Center for Healthcare Communication. Retrieved from http://www.communicatingwithpatients.com/articles/male_female_communication.html

· Barr, K. R. (2013).  Male and female communication styles  [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/188130-male-and-female-communication/

Bookstore Resources

The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required.

Wood, J. T. (2012). Gendered lives: Communication, gender, and culture (10th ed.). Beverly, MA: Wadsworth.

· Assessment Instructions

Begin this assessment by watching or listening (or both) to people in a public space. Look for examples of gendered verbal and nonverbal communication. Remember as you observe that men may engage in feminine verbal and nonverbal communication, and women may engage in masculine verbal and nonverbal communication. Note your observations.

Then, write an analysis of the gendered dimensions of verbal and nonverbal communication that you observe in a public space. Consider the following in your analysis:

· Did men and women tend to follow traditional expectations for nonverbal communication? Explain.

· Did men and women tend to follow traditional expectations for verbal communication? Explain.

· Did you notice any other patterns in your observations (verbal or nonverbal [or both])? Explain.

· Did anyone violate a nonverbal expectation? Explain. What was the response to the violation?

Additional Requirements

· Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.

· APA formatting: Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.

· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced. Use Microsoft Word.

· Number of resources: 4 or more.

· Length: 3 pages.