Assignment: Current Event Analysis
Utilizing the concepts covered in the first 3 chapters of Looking Out, Looking In, analyze an event or story from popular media where there is a miscommunication, or a problem in perception involved. You should have at least one article cited which outlines the situation you are referencing. This could include something from the political arena, from celebrity news, from social media, etc. The important thing is to select an article and a situation where there is a problem with perception or communication based on the concepts from the first 3 chapters.
Some examples of concepts that could be covered are:
CH. 1: Physical, Identity, Social Needs; Practical Goals, Communications Principles & Misconceptions
CH. 2: Self-Concept; Culture, Gender, and Identity; Public and Private Selves; Identity Management and self disclosure
CH. 3: The Perception Process; Influences on Perception; Common Tendencies in Perception; Perception Checking; Empathy, Cognitive Complexity, Pillow method.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.