Quicklinks
DEUTSCH

The Power of Gestures

4. Dezember 2024

Zum Thema

In 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.

Veranstaltungsinhalte

 Workshop language is English.

Zielgruppe

all students of FH Münster who are interested in a fun and active intercultural training

Zusatzinfos

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
Veranstalter:International Office
Veranstaltungsart:Workshop
Veranstaltungs-Nr.:241127io1
Unterrichtsstunden:2
TeilnehmerInnenzahl:15
AnsprechpartnerInnen, DozentInnen, ReferentInnen und Seminarleitung

AnsprechpartnerIn
  • Karolin Boom M.A.
ReferentIn
  • Karolin Boom M.A.
  • Dr. Andreas Hövener M.A.
Veranstaltungsort
  • Hüfferstiftung
    Hüfferstraße 27
    48149 Münster
  • Raum: B017
Termin(e), Uhrzeiten
4. Dezember 202416:00 - 18:00 Uhr
Online-Anmeldung
Downloads

    Bitte wählen Sie eine Kategorie



    Um unsere Webseite für Sie optimal zu gestalten und fortlaufend verbessern zu können, verwenden wir Cookies. Weitere Informationen und die Möglichkeit zum Widerruf finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklärung.
    Seite drucken