Non-verbal communication in Igbo

ABSTRACT

This research examine the non-verbal communication in Igbo, in any society , information and sharing is one of the basic elements of survival . this research appraise the non-verbal communication in Igbo as a vital means of information exchange. When we talk about communication we often mean what we say ,the words that we use, however interpersonal communication is much oral that the explicit meaning of words and information or message that they convey. Non-verbal communication includes facial expression, gesture displayed through body language, (kinesics) and physical distance between the communicators, (proxemics). The overall objective of this study is a comprehensive analysis of non-verbal communication in igbo. Specifically this will examine the semantics of selected non-verbal communication in igbo and also to establish the etymologies of non-verbal communication in igbo. One of the problem of non-verbal communication is that it lie on flexibility variety of interpretation and cultural specifics . the aim for this research work is to ascertain the effectiveness of the non-verbal communication in Igbo. The methodology adopted in this research work is survey research design in its analysis if the topic under investigation using interview and participant observation as the major research instruments. Facts of this research were obtain from both primary and secondary data. The different topics that were considered were, facial expression, gestures, Para-language and Emblems. In conclusion we can say that communication needs of today are not likely to remain the same in future because of the dynamics of change the direction of change could be to the advantage of the society.