Human communications

Interpersonal Paper Assignment

After watching a film from the attached list, you will write a 2-3 page paper (typed, double-spaced, one inch margins, 12 point font) discussing the communication concepts found within the movie. Please answer the following questions in paragraph format. In addition to the 2-3 pages, include a cover sheet with your name, class day, and class time.

1. Choose two concepts from the list below. 2. First define and explain in your own words your understanding of the concepts AND their sub-categories. 3. Next, use specific examples from the movie to further demonstrate your understanding of the concepts

and their relation to individual characters or relationships. Chapter 7 Concepts 1. Social Penetration Model 2. Johari Window

a. Open b. Hidden c. Blind d. Unknown

3. Relational Spirals a. Positive b. Negative

c. Cyclical Chapter 8 Concepts 1. Types of Friendships 2. Parenting Styles Chapter 9 Concepts 1. Stages of Romantic Relationships (include all relevant stages you saw in the movie) 2. Love Languages 3. Dialectical Perspectives 4. Deception in Romantic Relationships 5. Conflict Expression Styles Sample format for paper: I. Introduction A. Attention- Getter B. Thesis C. Preview II. Body A. Concept 1 a. Definition b. Examples B. Concept 2 a. Definition b. Examples III. Conclusion A. Review B. Effective Last Statement Extra Credit (up to 10 points) – Choose another concept listed on this paper to examine and write a one-page response that answers the questions listed above. Please label this section EXTRA CREDIT on a separate page.

MOVIES TO CHOOSE FROM When Harry Met Sally Office Space Remember the Titans Mr. Holland’s Opus Steel Magnolias You’ve Got Mail Hitch Dead Poet’s Society Almost Famous Crash Elizabethtown Fried Green Tomatoes Good Will Hunting One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest Knocked Up Shallow Hal How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days Love Actually Mona Lisa Smile The Notebook Garden State Shawshank Redemption Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Forrest Gump Little Miss Sunshine Walk the Line Chasing Amy 8 Mile The War Juno Fight Club 40 Year Old Virgin He’s Just Not That into You The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Slumdog Millionaire