Description: The purpose of this assignment is to apply the concepts or theories discussed in class to communication behavior in specific situations.
First, watch one of the following films below:
It is your responsibility to get access to any of the movies. Next to each film, I’ve indicated which streaming site you can find it on. If you don’t have access to any of the paid streaming sites, you can watch Moonlight or The Farewell for free on Kanopy.com.
Silver Linings Playbook (Netflix)
Marriage Story (Netflix)
Ladybird (Netflix)
The Mitchell’s and The Machines (Netflix)
Crazy Rich Asians (HBOMax)
Kajillionaire (HBOMax)
Onward (Disney+)
Inside Out (Disney+)
Booksmart (Hulu)
Nomadland (Hulu)
Palm Springs (Hulu)
The Shape of Water (Hulu)
Moonlight (Free on Kanopy.com)
The Farewell (Free on Kanopy.com)
Then, write a 2-3pg paper that includes the following:
Analyze the film by connecting at least 3 appropriate course concepts to a character, relationship, and/or encounter in the film.
Include detailed descriptions of the scene and dialogue to illustrate your point. Focus on how this example fits with the concept/idea you are connecting to.
Discuss what we can learn about relationships and communication from your findings. In other words, so what? (ex. We can see that it is more effective to use ‘I’ language)
Concepts you can focus on:
Self Concept, Self Esteem, & Self Efficacy
Influences on The Self
Self-Discrepancy Theory
Social Comparison Theory
Social Penetration Theory
Johari Window
Haptics
Vocalics
Kinesics
Proxemics
Artifacts
Chronemics
Formal vs Informal Language
Codeswitching
High/Low Context Style, Direct/Indirect Style, or Elaborated/Understated Style
Attachment Theory
Emotional Contagion
“I” Language
Emotional Intelligence
Types of Listening (Discriminative, Informational, Critical, Empathetic, or Appreciative)
Listening Styles (People-oriented, Action-oriented, Content-oriented, Time-oriented)
Bad Listening Practices
Active Listening behaviors
Paper Requirements:
At least 2-3pgs
Essay Format (A clear intro, body, conclusion)
12pt font, Times New Roman or Calibri font, Double Spaced, Standard 1in. Margins
Must include references to the readings at least three time
NOTE: Since we are using OER material, our readings come from different sources. Please go to “Readings Citation Information” on Canvas to help you find info about the authors and titles of the reading.
In-text citations in MLA or APA format
No Works Cited Page or Reference Page needed
You don’t need to do outside research and will only be asked to reference your film and class readings. Hence, a separate Works Cited or Reference Page is not needed.
How you should format your paper:
Introduction: should include what film you are writing about, which theory/concepts you’ll focus on, a thesis statement that is an overview of what you’ll touch on.
Body:
should have at least 3 body paragraphs
each paragraph should focus on one concept/theory and connect to the film
should reference the book at least once per paragraph (no more than one time)
should provide specific detail from the scene/characters you are analyzing by referring to specific dialogue and/or behaviors
a clear analysis and development between the concept and film
Conclusion: should summarize your main points and discuss what you/we can learn from this analysis.
Grading Criteria:
Responsive: Clearly and directly responding to each of the prompt questions by focusing on at least three concepts and three different characters, relationships, and/or encounters.
Engaged: An appropriate and clear connection made between course concepts and film.
Developed: A sufficient and appropriate elaboration of claims. Includes detailed descriptions of the scene and dialogue to illustrate points.
Clear: Well organized, free of grammar/punctuation/spelling errors, easy to follow.
Thoughtful: Doesn’t complete the assignment for the sake of completing it (usually vague) but makes appropriate connections and provide specific details and development. Meets paper requirements and submits assignment on time.
