You are to elaborate on your notes you took while watching a film of your choice from the list below and write a full paper. Please do not leave this assignment for the last minute as it will take you some time. This is why you are encouraged to select and watch the film you want to use early in the week; as it is listed in your 📚 Readings/Videos/Lectures/Publisher Materials for you to identify a film, watch the film, then think about how it relates to the concepts in the readings.
Please attach full paper document here as a .pdf (Portable Document Format) or .doc (Word document) file. If the file attached is not a Word or PDF document and I am unable to open it, you will receive a zero for the assignment, so please be sure you are familiar with these file formats.
It is ESSENTIAL that you incorporate the feedback given to you on the outline into your final paper.
Estimated Time Commitment
4-5 hours (watching the film, brainstorming, outlining, then writing your paper)
Assignment Instructions
You will need to open choose one of the films listed below, watch it, then identify some terms from our textbook in chapters 7 & 8. Use your outline, as a blue print and add to it to produce a well thought out paper.
Minimal Requirements:
- Analyze and investigate what you learned about communication by viewing an Academy Award winning, nominated or well-noted film that has various interpersonal relationships (chapter 7 & 8)
- Watch a film from the list provided by the instructor
- Paper must be in correct APA or MLA format and indicate format in file name
- Cover sheet and Reference page required
- Must be well organized with specific subheadings: Introduction, Communication Concepts, Conflict Scenario, & Analysis and Conclusion
- Outside research is suggested
- 3-4 pages in length
List of approved films:
- Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
- Thelma and Louise (1991)
- An Affair to Remember (1957)
- The Color Purple (1985)
- Boyz in the Hood (1991)
- Higher Learning (1995)
- Good Will Hunting (1997)
- Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
- Precious (2009)
- Eat, Pray, Love (2010)
- The King’s Speech (2011)
- Frozen (2013)
- American Sniper (2014)
- The Intern (2015)
- The Family Stone (2005)
- He’s Just Not That Into You (2009)
Description:
This paper is designed for you to get your feet wet in Interpersonal Communication terms, concepts, and ideas. The first part of the assignment is to select up to three communication concepts from theInterpersonal communication chapter 7 of your textbook (i.e. self-disclosure, trust, romantic relationships, and friendships). The next part will be to analyze a certain conflict with in the film (chapter 8), was the conflict handled properly or not, what styles of conflict were seen.
If you have trouble thinking of an interpersonal communication concepts, look in your textbook’s glossary, sub headings or terms that are highlighted in BOLD. Be SPECIFIC on your concept selection. You may need to do library or online research for this assignment.
I. Introduction (1/2 page)
In the first paragraph, briefly introduce the film and the paper. Describe how this film relates to the textbook chapters on intercultural and interpersonal communication. Provide a clear thesis for your paper.
II. Communication Concept Film Example (1 – 1 ½ pages)
Next, provide a communication concept from the text book. Clearly define and explain what is the communication concept (accurately cite this information either from your book or outside source) in your own words! Provide and elaborate an example from the film for the communication concept. Finally, describe why it is important to be aware of this communication concept. Concept should be from the chapters that discuss different interpersonal relationships.
III. Conflict Scenario (1 – 1 ½ pages)
Thirdly, describe a conflict either small or minor between an interpersonal relationship that occurred in the film. How was the conflict approached and handled? Was it an effective method of handling the concept? Relate the conflict scenario to key terms and conflicts from the books chapters on managing conflict in relationships.
IV. Analysis and Conclusion (1 page)
Lastly be sure to answer these questions in the conclusion, 1. Explain if you liked or disliked the film. 2. What are some aspects of the film that you enjoyed? 3. What aspects of the film did you find disturbing? 4. Do you think this is an effective film for analyzing various realms of intercultural/interpersonal communication (i.e. family, romantic, emotions, and conflict)? Why or Why not? 5. What film would you suggest for analyzing interpersonal communication? 6. What is the most significant thing you learned about the intercultural and interpersonal communication in this film and from writing this paper?