Assignment task:
Purpose:
The purpose of having you complete content analysis of a film in this course is to help you develop critical thinking skills and deepen your understanding of communication concepts in a real-world context. Analyzing a film can provide a rich source of examples and scenarios for you to explore and can help you understand how communication works in various interpersonal situations. By analyzing a film you can learn to identify communication patterns, themes, and messages, and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies used by characters in the film. You can also examine how communication impacts relationships and conflict resolution.
In addition to enhancing your understanding of interpersonal communication, completing a film analysis will also help you develop their writing and research skills based on your analysis. This should be a fun and engaging way for you to apply communication concepts to a real-world context and develop valuable skills for your future academic and professional endeavors.
What you have already done:
In prior modules, you have already begun working toward completing this project. By now, you should have done the following by turning in the following previous modules' assignments:
- M05 Prep Step 1: In this step you chose the movie or film you decided to analyze and identified the type of project you want to complete.
- M06 Prep Step 2: In this step you wrote three paragraphs as rough drafts for the first half of this paper/project and listed at least one source you are using in the first half of the paper/project. You also prepared a reference citation for that source. This prep step got you started on Paragraphs 1-3 of the final paper/project.
- M07 Prep Step 3: In this step you wrote three paragraphs as rough drafts for the second half of this paper/project and listed at least one source you are using in the second half of the paper/project. You also prepared a reference citation for that source. This prep step got you started on Paragraphs 4-6 of the final paper/project.
In summary, if you did the Prep Steps in modules 5-7 well, you should have a rough draft and two sources with their citations ready to help you get the final project completed! Look back at those assignments plus your instructor's feedback on them and use them as a foundation for this final stage!
Complete the Following Steps:
Finally, you will compose a final product (paper or slides) where you conduct the content analysis of the film - connecting interpersonal communication concepts, your external research, and your knowledge gained throughout the course.
Research Expectations:
- As you write / create the content for each of the six sections of your final project, you need to use at least two sources.
- Make sure you make a Reference List and cite your two sources at the end of your document or presentation or video.
- Remember that you planned for these two sources in M06 Prep Step 2 and M07 Prep Step 3.
As you are writing and creating this project, also use your textbook. Include page numbers for where you got some of your ideas. Do not quote the textbook; use your own words.
To complete this final analysis, you are encouraged to respond to the following prompts:
Section 1 (1-2 paragraphs, or 1-2 Slides, or 1-2 minute video segment):
- You have analyzed the characteristics of a competent communicator. Which character in this film do you think is the most competent communicator based on the traits we discussed? Why? How did the characters' interpersonal communication skills evolve or change over the course of the movie?
- In what ways did the characters interact via mediated communication in the movie? How do you think that impacted their communication?
- Remember that you developed a draft of your answers in M06 Prep Step 2
Section 2 (1-2 paragraphs, or 1-2 Slides, or 1-2 minute video segment):
- As you learned in this course, culture has a big impact on the way we communicate. What are some of the culture differences that effect interpersonal communication in the movie? Provide at least two specific examples.
- Our self-concept has a lot to do with the way we communicate with others. What are some of the aspects of personal identity and self-concept that you believe impacts the way one of the main characters communicates with others? Explain your answer.
- Remember that you developed a draft of your answers in M06 Prep Step 2
Section 3 (1-2 paragraphs, or 1-2 Slides, or 1-2 minute video segment):
- You As you also now know. perception influences every aspect of communication. How do you think one of the main characters was perceived by others, and how did that impact their interpersonal interactions? How did your own perception influence the way you view the movie.
- How does listening impact the way the characters in the movie relate to one another? Give at least two examples
- Remember that you developed a draft of your answers in M06 Prep Step 2
Section 4 (1-2 paragraphs, or 1-2 Slides, or 1-2 minute video segment):
- As we know, language is a big factor in interpersonal communication. Give at least 3 examples of language use in the movie between some of the main characters.
- While language is important, we also know that nonverbal communication plays a major role in how we communicate (content vs. relational message). There are likely many facial expressions in the movie, among other nonverbal expressions, that say a lot more than words. Give at least 3 examples of nonverbal communication in the movie.
- Remember that you developed a draft of your answers in M07 Prep Step 3
Section 5 (1-2 paragraphs, or 1-2 Slides, or 1-2 minute video segment):
- How do the main characters portray their emotions? Give three examples.
- As we know, conflict is a big part of our interaction with others. Give two examples of how conflict was displayed in the movie.
- Remember that you developed a draft of your answers in M07 Prep Step 3
Section 6 (1-2 paragraphs, or 1-2 Slides, or 1-2 minute video segment):
- Explain why you believe two of the main characters formed a relationship, from the beginning of chapter 10. What was at least one aspect of their interpersonal attraction? Or, explain how Knapp's Relational Stages are portrayed.
- Were the main characters friends, family or in a romantic relationship? Explain at least one relationship type and what characteristics made you determine the relationship type. How does the communication between the characters affect the story and the relationships portrayed in the movie?
- Remember that you developed a draft of your answers in M07 Prep Step 3