COMM 35 - Introduction to Nonverbal Communication

    Recent Professors
    Richard Abend
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    4.0Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of COMM 35
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Of all human communication, 70% or more is nonverbal. This course introduces the biological and environmental roots of nonverbal communication and how the body, face, eyes, voice, movement, distance, and time are used in interpersonal communication. Nonverbal communication theories and research are presented, as well as opportunities to analyze nonverbal communication as it is affected by gender, society and culture. Offered as COMM 35 and LING 35 ; credit may be earned only once. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.