Abstract: Human communication falls into two forms: verbal communication and nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is one of important supplementary means of communication, accounting for 65% in our daily interaction. This thesis gives a general introduction of its historical background, its definitions and its classifications. Based on the eight speakers’ videos from The 19th China Daily “21st Century · Coca-Cola Cup” National English Speaking Competition, the research of the thesis aims to analyze the usage of nonverbal communicative behavior in the speeches and enlightenment on delivering speeches. Finally, according to the results and analysis of this study, the author makes some suggestions concerning nonverbal communicative behavior for both teachers and students.  

Key words: nonverbal communication; speech; nonverbal communicative behavior; suggestions

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction1

2. Literature Review 1

2.1 The Definition of Nonverbal Communication 

2.2 The Classification of Nonverbal Communication

2.3 Studies of Nonverbal Communication at Home and Abroad 

3. Research Design.5

4. Analysis of the Usage of Nonverbal Communicative Behavior5

4.1 Body Behavior

   4.1.1 Gesture

   4.1.2 Facial Expression

   4.1.3 Eye Contact

   4.1.4 Head Movement

4.2 Paralinguistic Behavior

   4.2.1 Intonation

   4.2.2 Pause

5. Results and Discussions.10

6. Conclusion11

Bibliography.13

Acknowledgements14