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Application Paper 1

Application papers are assigned as a way to increase learning and retention. This occurs through having you write about something that interests you and increases your understanding of a concept or idea within the field. Select from one of the prompts listed below to complete your analysis.

Topic 1

1. Analyze a concept that we have covered or one that is in the book and apply that to one real world example. For example if you were interested in cultural communication you could pick a concept covered in chapter 3 i.e. stereotyping and apply that to a popular television program like The Office.

Or

2. Pick a song and discuss how the song utilizes one of the 5 functions of language (among other things I.e., syntactic and phonological rules etc.)

Topic 2

1. Pick one of the themes below and discuss the relevance of the article (s) to the study of communication.

i. Examine the video and relate it to the study of communication

a) http://www.buzzfeed.com/adriancarrasquillo/meet-jose-zamora-the-guy-who-changed-his-name-to-joe-to-get#65kg8h

ii. Use the following article to inform your discussion

a) http://thegrio.com/2014/09/04/man-changes-name-from-jose-to-joe-lands-more-job-offers/

2. Discuss the communication problem occurring within the following articles. Remember to use concepts and theories you have learned so far in the course.

i. http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/07/us/atlanta-hawks-owner-bruce-levenson-racist-email/index.html

ii. http://time.com/3292250/atlanta-hawks-selling/

Important Reminders

***Make sure to select from one of the provided prompts. Points will be taken away for failure to adhere to directions. MUST be 2-3 pages typed, double-spaced, in a 12-point font with one-inch margins on all sides. MUST include a reference page (NO EXCEPTIONS). Your name, the course number, my name, and the assignment name should be single-spaced and centered on a cover page. Papers should be stapled together.