Events / “Are You Smiling Behind that Mask”? Human Communication in the Age of COVID

“Are You Smiling Behind that Mask”? Human Communication in the Age of COVID

September 14, 2020
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Participants will be introduced to the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication and discuss some new communication phenomenon; such as why it’s hard to communicate while wearing a mask and why we have communication-related Zoom fatigue. The chat will end by providing tips for thoughtful communication in our new pandemic-related communication contexts.

This LionSide Chat will be presented by:

Dr. Jill Burk, Associate Teaching Professor Communication Arts & Sciences

Dr. Kesha Morant Williams, Associate Professor Communication Arts & Sciences

Penn State Berks