Step 1-
1. You will select one relationship from the media. It may be featured in a film or television show. We see these relationships everyday in the media but this time I want you to be aware of them from a theoretical point of view.
o Select one scene or relationship interaction and describe it carefully. You will want to say who the people are, a brief history of their relationship, and anything I need to know about the individuals so I will understand the nuances of the interaction.
o Write no more than one half (1/2) page for this section.
2. Next, you will tell me about the interaction, you know, who said what, how they said it, and so on. You will do this much the way you would tell a buddy about something you observed at a party or in the office the other day, sort of like gossip (not that any of us ever gossip). Don't leave anything out that would cause me to misunderstand the interaction.
o Write no more than one page for this.
Step 2-
1. Using these three theories
- Social Exchange Theory
- Relational dialectics theory
- Social Penetration
analyze the relationship interaction, explaining why it "works" or fails to "work." Remember, this is an exercise in theory and concept application so be sure to apply the theory or concept to the event of the relationship interaction, actually telling how the theory you select explains the interaction you present.