HCOM100

HCOM100 

        Application Paper I:  Chapters 1-7 

Application Paper I  OBJECTIVES:  (1) To provide you with an opportunity to integrate concepts from your readings and lecture notes on Chapter 1 – 7;  (2)  To present you with a writing forum to apply some of the communication competence concepts to yourself or in a significant relationship in an intentional or mindful manner. The signific­ant relationship can include: dating relationship, friendship, family relationship, workplace relationship, or intercultural relationship etc. Each paper should include a title page, be at least three pages to the bottom of the page in length (not including cover page), typed double-spaced pages, Times New Roman, 12-pt. font 1 inch margins. See back for paper format. The application paper is worth 15 points.

Possible Paper Themes: Please pick a theme from the following list and develop your paper accordingly along with three clear concepts (under your paper topical theme) from the chapter or lecture notes: 

Chapter 1: Transactional/linear communication between my coworkers, friends, interpersonal relationships. Communication contexts (cultural/situational/relational). Channels of communication (text/email vs. face to face).

Chapter 2: How I perceive myself vs. how others perceive me. Cultural perceptions and subjectivity. Schemas and how I am influenced by my communication “lens”. Fundamental attribution error (selective perception). Stereotypes and cultural myopia. Self concept/esteem/efficacy.

Chapter 3: How my own culture transforms communication. Individualistic-High context and Collectivistic-Low context culture experiences. Travelling and cultural communication.

Chapter 4: Language and symbols. Denotative and Connotative meanings. Using ingroup communication (slang/jargon). Gender language and contexts.

Chapter 5: Power of Nonverbal Communication. Oculesics, proxemics, chronemics, haptics, paralanguage, technology and nonverbal communication (or lack of).

Chapter 6: Passive vs. Active listening, people/action/content/time oriented listeners. Listening barriers.

Chapter 7: Relationships and communication. My personal communication experience in relationships (coworkers, friends, family, dating, etc) related to the theories and concepts. Gender differences, goals, online relationships. Dialectics (autonomy vs connection/openness vs closedness/predictability vs novelty).

Paper Format Instructions (contd.): 

COVER PAGE:  Application Paper I:  Give It an Attention-Grabbing Title

                Your NAME,    Department Major

                Submitted to:   Instructor Adrian Toomey,  HCOM100, DATE 

INTRODUCTION: 

Justify the Importance of the Selected Paper Topic Theme

Describe the Three Concepts that You Will be Using under this Broad Topic Theme

Describe the Analytical Context (Self, or in a Significant Relationship) & Explain Why. 

BODY: 

Define & Explain Concept 1:  Provide ample examples how you will practice this concept in your real-life relationship situation.  Bring in an outside source or quote or new insight to help you to accomplish this goal. 

Define & Explain Concept 2:  Provide ample examples how you will practice this concept in your real-life relationship situation.  Bring in an outside source or quote or new insight to help you to accomplish this goal.

Define & Explain Concept 3:  Provide ample examples how you will practice this concept in your real-life relationship situation.  Bring in an outside source or quote or new insight to help you to accomplish this goal. 

CONCLUSION: 

Identify Some Potential Barriers that might block you from attaining your communication competence goals.   How do you plan to manage these barriers or roadblocks?

Identify Some Clear Benefits from practicing these three communication competence concepts or skills.

Finale:  What did you learn from writing this paper?

REFERENCES (only if applicable, not required):  internet sources, journal articles, or book chapters, APA Style. 

Grading Expectations:   College-level Paper – High-Quality Writing Style & Substantive Ideas.  Grading Criteria:  A well-organized & well-structured paper/ Well-defined & well-developed communication concepts/ Clear and meaningful communication examples or actions/ Tight integration between concepts and applications/ Relevant & useful outside sources.