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· 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.