Homework: Communication Essay
In this paper, you will examine several central theories of interpersonal communication and apply them to the film of your choice. The focus will be on how communication is used to initiate, maintain, and terminate relationships, and will cover several theories of each stage. The film will serve as a vehicle for learning about interpersonal communication and relationships. You will analyze what the film has shown about the ways people relate to one another.
You are expected to write a 3-5 page analysis of the film. DO NOT go under 2 1/2 half or over 5 pages. Your analysis should include 3 different sections:
1) Theories of Relationship Development: Choose two of the theories of relationship development discussed in your book and discuss your film illustrates these theories. Give several examples that illustrate each, and be sure to explain why you think these theories are particularly relevant to the film you have chosen.
2) Models of Relationship Development: Choose one of the models of relationship development discussed in your book and explain how it is illustrated in one of the relationships found in your film. For each stage in the model, you should define it and give an example from the film.
3) Theories of Relationship Maintenance: Discuss either how one of the relationships in your film is maintained by the characters or discuss reasons that the relationship in your film will end (or likely end.) Be sure to discuss aversive communication behaviors that the characters display (if relevant) and provide specific examples.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.