Assignment Task:
Wood, J.T. (2017). Communication in our lives (8th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage
Chapter 7: Communication in Personal Relationships (pp. 132-145).
Today, face-to-face communication is often replaced or preceded by communication via a device. People meet friends and romantic partners online; texting and instant messaging has replaced phone calls and in-person conversations. Social media is part of our social lives.
Instructions:
For this reflective assignment, answer the following questions:
- How has digital media affected your relationships?
- Does it enhance or inhibit connections with others?