Optimizing Language Learners Nonverbal Behavior : : From Tenet to Technique / / Tammy Gregersen, Peter D. MacIntyre.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter MultiLingual Matters Complete eBook-Package 2017
• VerfasserIn: Gregersen, Tammy,; MacIntyre, Peter D.,
• Place / Publishing House: Bristol ;, Blue Ridge Summit : : Multilingual Matters, , [2017]; ©2017
• Year of Publication: 2017
• Language: English
• Series: Second Language Acquisition
• Physical Description: 1 online resource

This book highlights the pivotal role that nonverbal behavior plays in target language communication, affect and cognition. It integrates research tenets and video demonstrations of nonverbal behavior with structured activities that will guide teachers and learners of any language to capitalize on the nonverbal means at their disposal. It does not shy away from the challenges that nonverbal communication poses in target language communication, including issues of personal and cultural identity that emerge with languages around the world. With its easy-to-use format, solid research support, and fully integrated activities and videos, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in working with the nonverbal dimensions of communication. The text will be especially valuable for language educators, pre- and in-service teachers who are looking for classroom resources and ideas, who want to create positive classroom environments and want to improve learner interaction and communication while increasing language proficiency. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who interacts with other people in more than one language.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Notes for Readers -- Foreword -- Preface -- Part 1: Introduction -- Introduction -- Background on Nonverbal Behavior, its Teachability and General Training Recommendations -- Part 2: Codes -- Gesture -- Posture -- Facial Expression -- Eye Behavior -- Space and Touch -- Prosody -- Part 3: Activities -- Communicative Techniques -- Affective Techniques -- Cognitive Techniques -- Conclusion - Nonverbal Positive Communication -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index