Identification of Nonverbal Communication Categories - Watch the video of President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA speech and identify two nonverbal communication categories that apply to the speech. Please pay close attention to the speaker and his surroundings.
Explanation of Nonverbal Communication Categories - In your own words, explain the identified categories of nonverbal communication. Draw examples, illustrations, or cases from the video to support your explanation of the nonverbal communication category.
Evaluation of the President's Nonverbal Communication - Determine whether the President exhibited good or bad nonverbal communication for the nonverbal communication categories. Justify your judgment with specific examples or observations from the video.
Tips for Improving Nonverbal Communication - Suggest practical tips or strategies for how President Ramaphosa can enhance his nonverbal communication concerning the identified nonverbal communication categories. Provide clear explanations for the suggestion and relate it to observed deficiencies in the video.
Application of Jakobson’s Speech Act Model - Explain the referential and poetic functions in your own words. Provide examples or excerpts from the speech to illustrate each function.
Identification of Nonverbal Communication Categories:
1. Body Language: President Cyril Ramaphosa's gestures, facial expressions, and posture during his SONA speech.
2. Proxemics: How President Ramaphosa uses space and distance with the audience and his surroundings during the speech.
Explanation of Nonverbal Communication Categories:
1. Body Language: Body language refers to the nonverbal signals conveyed through gestures, facial expressions, and posture. In the video of President Ramaphosa's SONA speech, he maintains a calm and composed posture, with positive facial expressions and gestures to emphasize key points. For example, when talking about economic growth, he uses hand gestures to show upward movement, indicating progress.
2. Proxemics: Proxemics refers to the use of space and distance in communication. In the video, President Ramaphosa maintains an appropriate distance from the audience and interacts with them effectively. He moves around the stage to engage different sections of the audience, showing inclusivity and connection.
Evaluation of the President's Nonverbal Communication:
President Ramaphosa exhibited good nonverbal communication in both body language and proxemics categories. His gestures and facial expressions were engaging and emphasized his message effectively. Additionally, his use of space and movement around the stage showed confidence and connection with the audience.
Tips for Improving Nonverbal Communication:
To enhance his nonverbal communication, President Ramaphosa could consider using more varied gestures to add dynamism to his speech. He could also work on maintaining eye contact with the audience to further build rapport and engagement.
Application of Jakobson’s Speech Act Model:
- Referential Function: The referential function of language is when words refer to objects or ideas in the real world. In the speech, President Ramaphosa refers to specific economic data and policies to inform the audience about the state of the nation.
- Poetic Function: The poetic function of language emphasizes the way language is structured and used to create aesthetic or emotional impact. In the speech, President Ramaphosa uses rhetorical devices and emotive language to convey his vision for the country, evoking a sense of unity and hope among the audience.