Dr. Devesh Thakur
The video explains: 1. Kinesics refers to the study of human body motion, including facial expressions, eye movements, gestures, posture, and walking speed. These nonverbal cues convey valuable information about a person's emotions, attitudes, and intentions. 2. The face is a primary communicator of emotions, and our ability to read facial expressions allows us to respond appropriately to others' feelings. Facial expressions for basic emotions are universal across cultures. 3. Eye movements and behaviors serve essential functions in interpersonal communication, including revealing interest and emotional involvement, influencing perceptions of persuasiveness and dominance, and regulating person-to-person interaction. Pupils of the eyes are a reliable indicator of emotion. 4. Gestures, including adaptors, emblems, illustrators, affect displays, and regulators, play a significant role in nonverbal communication. They accompany speech, convey specific meanings, and reveal emotional states or intentions. Additionally, body posture and head movements provide insights into a person's attitudes, emotions, and level of attentiveness or interest. Matching or mismatching eye contact frequency can impact rapport in communication.
Dr. Devesh Thakur is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a passion for cultivating confident communicators. His love for communications & public speaking has led him to earn several certificate courses in public speaking and presentations. He has written several articles, blogs, and books on communication and interpersonal skills.
With PG & Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Extension Education, he has fifteen years of experience in teaching communication courses to varied students of agricultural universities in India. His teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can overcome their fears and develop the art of persuasive expression. Through a combination of recorded video lectures, and personalized online support, he strives to equip learners with the tools to articulate their ideas with clarity, impact, and conviction.