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SPCH 1311 100 Points Communication Analysis Using Film Paper PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate, in written form, your understanding of the communication constructs taught in this course. This should be accomplished through the analysis of media, and specifically communication between the characters in the film. This is not to be confused with a film analysis, which judges the effectiveness of a film and explains what happens within it. Rather, your analysis should focus on the elements of communication you have observed between the characters. PROCEDURE For the communication analysis paper you ate required to analyze one of the films listed below and incorporate three sources into your analysis. Although the textbook may be used to support your points, it will not count as one of the three outside sources necessary. One of the three sources needs to bea scholarly journal article. The key to proper analysis will lie in your ability to describe the communication interaction that takes place between the characters in terms of the constructs and theories presented in the textbook and in lecture. Depending upon the film chosen, constructs to consider might include: ethnocentrism, stereotyping, conflict management, types of power, individualism vs. collectivism, argumentativeness vs. verbal aggression, sexual harassment, ageism, sexism, communication competence, indiscrimination, polarization, empathy, equity theory, dyadic effect, stages of a relationship, relational dialectics, Johari’s Window and more. It is a requirement to support your analysis with direct quotations from the characters in the film. SPECIFICS The Grading Rubric (also on D2L) Needs be Stapied to Final Typed Paper and then the APA Reference Page- with three sources listed (not including the film...you do not need to cite the film for the purposes of this assignment). The grading rubric provides specifics such as font, length, etc. See the syllabus schedule for the due date. No Rough Draft Outline is Due- I am happy to look over rough drafts for students. The final class period for viewing the film is available (see syllabus schedule for exact date). If you prefer more advanced help, simply choose a different film for analysis and make an appointment with me during my office hours and have the documents printed out for me to view. FILM CHOICES Ihave to be familiar with the film to properly grade the paper. If a film on this list does not interest you, feel free to suggest another. I may have seen it, or could possibly view it prior to the end of the semester. Examples of communication to analyze are presented for many of the films listed. Similar concepts and questions can be used in analysis of other films. Please keep in mind these are meant to be questions you may consider, but are not meant to be the format of your paper or required topics/ constructs to analyze, 
