The Power of Gestures
4. Dezember 2024In today's globalized world, effective communication goes far beyond language. Gestures, as a form of non-verbal communication, play a crucial role in conveying meaning across different cultures. In an intercultural workshop on The Power of Gestures, you will explore how body language, facial expressions, and hand movements can communicate various emotions, messages, and even cultural values.
Gestures are powerful because they often speak louder than words, yet their meaning can differ significantly between cultures. For instance, a thumbs-up might be seen as a positive sign in Western cultures, symbolizing approval or success, but in other parts of the world, it can be considered offensive. Similarly, the gesture of nodding, which generally indicates agreement in many cultures, can signal disagreement or confusion in others.
The workshop will emphasize how important it is to be aware of these differences, especially in professional or social settings. You will engage in interactive exercises where you can learn and practice understanding the subtle yet powerful impact of gestures. Through role-playing and observation, you will experience firsthand how the same gesture can evoke different responses depending on cultural context.
Workshop language is English.
all students of FH Münster who are interested in a fun and active intercultural training
Registration form
Please register online. Spontaneous registrations are always possible.
Would you like to take part, but the workshop is full? Please register anyway. Then you will be on the waiting list and can move up if someone cancels.
Would you like to take part, but the registration deadline has already passed? If there are places available, they will be given away. Please send an e-mail to karolin.boom@fh-muenster.de.
Deregistration
Have you registered but can't make it? You must deregister. Otherwise you may be banned from all Pluspunkt events for 6 months! You can find all information at Teilnahmebedingungen PLUSPUNKT
Certificate
You will receive 2 Pluspunkte for this workshop. You can find more information about the certificate PLUSPUNKT Zertifikat.
Conditions of participation
By registering, you agree to the PLUSPUNKT conditions of participation. You can find more information on this at Teilnahmebedingungen PLUSPUNKT
Rahmendaten der Veranstaltung | |
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Veranstalter: | International Office |
Veranstaltungsart: | Workshop |
Veranstaltungs-Nr.: | 241127io1 |
Unterrichtsstunden: | 2 |
TeilnehmerInnenzahl: | 15 |
AnsprechpartnerIn
- Karolin Boom M.A.
- Karolin Boom M.A.
- Dr. Andreas Hövener M.A.
- Hüfferstiftung
Hüfferstraße 27
48149 Münster - Raum: B017
Termin(e), Uhrzeiten | |
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4. Dezember 2024 | 16:00 - 18:00 Uhr |
- Hier geht es zur Online-Anmeldung
- Anmeldeschluss: 3. Dezember 2024
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