Part Ⅰ Research Background 1
Chapter One General Introduction 3
1.1 Background Information 3
1.2 The Significance of the Study 7
1.3 The Purpose of Present Study 11
1.4 The Organization of the Book 12
Chapter Two Literature Review 14
2.1 Introduction 14
2.2 An Outline of Nonverbal Communication Research 14
2.3 The Definition of Nonverbal Communication 23
2.4 The Classification of Nonverbal Communication 25
2.5 Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication 29
2.6 Differences between Nonverbal Communication and Verbal Communication 31
2.7 Functions of Nonverbal Communication 33
2.8 The Importance of Nonverbal Behavior in Communication 37
2.9 Conclusion 39
Part Ⅱ Nonverbal Communication and Intercultural Communication 41
Chapter Three Cultural Impact on Nonverbal X-Factor 43
3.1 Introduction 43
3.2 Background Information 43
3.3 Nonverbal Communication and Culture 44
3.4 Cultural Differences in Nonverbal Communication 49
3.5 Conclusion 77
Chapter Four Nonverbal Communication and Intercultural Communication Competence 78
4.1 Introduction 78
4.2 Development of Intercultural Communication 78
4.3 Basic Concept 88
4.4 Nonverbal Communication in the Models of Language Proficiency 98
4.5 Nonverbal Communication and FL Teaching and Learning 107
4.6 Conclusion 111
Part Ⅲ Research on Classroom Nonverbal X-Factor 113
Chapter Five Chinese Teachers'Classroom Nonverbal X-Factor 115
5.1 Introduction 115
5.2 Background Information 115
5.3 The Functions of Teachers'Nonverbal Behavior 122
5.4 Teachers'Nonverbal Communication in Classroom 125
5.5 Investigations on Chinese Teachers'Nonverbal Behavior 147
5.6 Conclusion 159
Chapter Six Chinese Learners'Classroom Nonverbal X-Factor 161
6.1 Introduction 161
6.2 Background Information 161
6.3 The Functions of Students'Nonverbal Behavior 173
6.4 Students'Nonverbal Behavior in Classroom 174
6.5 Investigations of Students'Nonverbal Behavior in Classroom 185
6.6 Conclusion 196
Part Ⅳ Strategy for Improving Classroom Nonverbal X-Factor 197
Chapter Seven Approaches to Developing Nonverbal Communicative Competence 199
7.1 Introduction 199
7.2 Pedagogical Implications 199
7.3 Summary of Good and Bad Classroom Nonverbal X-Factor 213
7.4 Developing Intercultural Communication Competence 214
7.5 Conclusion 217
Chapter Eight Conclusion 218
8.1 Introduction 218
8.2 Major Findings and Implications 218
8.3 Suggestions for Future Research 220
8.4 Conclusion 221
Appendix A 223
Appendix B 224
Appendix C 225
Appendix D 227
References 229