Body Language in Intercultural Communication英语专业毕业论文.doc

Body Language in Intercultural CommunicationContents摘 要 iAbstract ii1. Introduction 11.1 Definition of Body Language 11.2 The Significance of Body Language 12. Classification and Function of Body Language 22.1Classification of Body Language 22.1.1 Classification According to Body Parts 22.1.2 Classified By the Way of the Movements 52.1.3 The Most Common Ways of Classification 52.2Function of Body Language 63. The Differences and Application of Body Language 73.1 The Distance 73.2 Eye Contact 93.3 Gesture 93.4 Postures 123.4.1 The Same Posture Conveying Different Meanings in Different Cultures 123.4.2 Different Posture Conveying the Same Meaning in Different Cultures 143.5 Facial Expression 143.6 Touch 154. The Change of Modern Body Language 165. Conclusion 17Bibliography 18 i摘 要身势语作为非语言交际，在跨文化交际中有着不可忽视的重要作用。

无论一个人是坐着还是站着，是微笑亦或是眨眼，他都在传递着一定的信息每个国家都有自己的文化，所以身势语言也不尽相同即使是在同一个文化地域，有时候相同的身势语言可能也会有不同的含义例如，一个人微笑可能是因为他高兴，因为他想表达他对说话对象的友善、赞同和满意的态度，但也可能是心生不满而暗地讽刺所不自觉表露的出来的表情另外，当一个人极度悲伤的时候，也可能会用笑来掩饰内心的痛苦根据维基百科的记录，在一个人所传递出的信息中，有60%-70%的信息是来自于非语言的行为，即，身势语所以，只有了解其他国家和文化的人在说话同时所表现出来的手势、身体的姿势、眼神等等身势语，才能与他们进行准确有效的交流本文旨在详细分析各肢体语言的功能，及在不同国家肢体语言的差异与应用，以达到流畅无阻，合理有效的中外交流关键词：身势语 中外交流 功能AbstractBody language, which is the nonverbal behavior, plays a vital role in intercultural communication. One sits, stands, smiles, winks, etc，all can convey his information, attitude and emotion. Each body language in different country has different meaning. Even on particular occasion, the same body language in the same country may have different significance. For example, we can observe one’s smile when he is speaking, which can indicate his happiness, friendliness, approval, satisfaction, satire, dread, sadness and etc. According to Wikipedia, research has suggested that between 60 and 70 percent of all meaning is derived from nonverbal behavior. So in order to communicate effectively in a foreign language, one should know the gestures, body movements, mannerisms. that accompany a particular language. This paper explains in detail on body language functions, differences and application in intercultural communication for the purpose of fluent and effective communication.Key words: body language, intercultural communication, function1. Introduction1.1 Definition of Body LanguageAccording to Wikipedia, Body language is a form of nonverbal communication, consisting of body pose, gestures, and eye movements. Humans send and interpret such signals unconsciously. Body language, which goes with the verbal communication, is an important tool of human communication. In general sense, the study of body language began in 1950s.The Oxford Advanced Learners English-Chinese Dictionary definition is: “Body language is not a language in the strict sense of the word ‘language’. Body language is expressing how one feels by one’s sitting, standing, moving, etc, rather by word.”The Oxford English dictionary (revised 2005) definition is:” Body language, noun, the conscious and unconscious movements and postures by which attitudes and feelings are communicated. For example: his intent was clearly expressed in his body language.”1.2 The Significance of Body LanguagePeople couldn’t live without each other because we are social beings. As soon as we are in contact with others we are communicating. It is quite significance to talk with other when a person tells others who has been the winner of yesterday's football match, when he would like to know how his son's performance at school, when he buy some beef home to make steak. Still, those words are inadequate. For example, we can’t tell each other easily that how we feel about each other, or how the word of a message to be interpreted. To make such meaning more clearly we use body language. Somebody was watching TV, reading newspapers, listening to radio, chatting, or even he expressed his look while sitting silently, which indicates that he is communicating with others all the time. Even Language is an important tool of human communication, it is not the only tool. It is impossible not to have the verbal behavior in human’s communication, but the non-verbal communication goes with the verbal communication.Body language is different from speaking because it could be used between different countries. In other words, everybody uses body language. The people from one country can communicate with another from outside country by body language. However, each nation has his own culture and custom. The large numbers of it are quite different, even are contrary. The wrong way to use it may lead to confusion. What’s more, the wrong body language that used between international communications may lead to misunderstanding between two countries. Body language is a way to express one’s inner world noiselessly. It is the most outstanding tool of non-verbal communication. Body language 。