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Media Analysis Paper Guidelines

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Examine relationship processes and theories and apply them to different relationship types
• Analyze personal communication behaviors and develop a skill set to become a competent communicator

Assignment Overview

To demonstrate that you understand and are able to apply the concepts we have learned thus far, you will pick one TV series from the below list, watch at least one episode (or more if needed), and then write a paper demonstrating your knowledge. This provides a way for you to observe and analyze the various types of interpersonal relationships and the theories of others’ behaviors when in those relationships. Please do not include characters/examples from more than one TV series. For example, if you choose to watch Parenthood, all of the examples you include in your paper should be from that show. You can, however, pick which (and how many) episodes from Parenthood you want to use/discuss.

Approved Television Series (select only one to write about in this paper):

• This Is Us – available at This Is Us (opens in new window).

• Plain text: https://www.nbc.com/this-is-us?nbc=1

• Chicago Fire – available at Chicago Fire (opens in new window)

• Plain text: https://www.nbc.com/chicago-fire/episodes

• Parenthood – available on Hulu

Assignment Directions

You will need to apply the terms and concepts covered in our textbook to the characters and relationships in the TV show you choose to view. Please include the following (as well as the items listed on the rubric) and use the following format:

1. Introduction: Discuss the theme of the paper and preview the main points you will cover in the body of the paper. (Please also identify the TV show you’ve chosen to analyze.)
2. Body:
   1. Nonverbal Messages: Chapter 6 discusses the many ways that we communicate nonverbally. Define and discuss at least one type of nonverbal message from the text and discuss how it is important to the communication you observe between two characters in the video you choose to watch. How do the characters’ nonverbal messages impact or reflect the tone and climate of the relationship in that particular scene? (Be sure to use specific class terms and provide specific examples from the video.)
   2. Types of Listening: Chapter 7 focuses on listening. We know that listening is important in any interpersonal relationship. Consider the Types of Listening Responses discussed on pages 207 – 220. Identify at least one type of response you observe in the video, define it, and then discuss how it is being enacted by a character in the video.  Do you think this was the correct listening response for this character?  Did it help or hurt the situation?  If it was an appropriate listening response, discuss how it helped the situation. If it was inappropriate, what could they have done differently. (Be sure to use specific class terms and provide specific examples from the video.)
   3. Types of Love/ Friendship: Chapter 10 discusses both romantic love and friendship.

Identify a “couple” (they can be friends or love interests) from your show and EITHER 1) Consider the Types of Friendship listed on page 293 and identify at least one type of friendship you observe; OR 2) Consider the Types of Love illustrated in figure 10.2 and identify at least one type of love you observe. Explain why you think that couple meets the criteria for that type of love/friendship. (Be sure to use specific class terms and provide specific examples from the video.)

1. Personal Application of Listening/ Nonverbal Messages: Consider a time someone in your life used an effective nonverbal message OR an appropriate listening response toward you. Briefly describe the situation and explain how your use of either the nonverbal message or listening response helped the situation.  (Be sure to define any class terms and use specific examples from your own life.)
2. Personal Application of Types of Friendship/ Love: Identify at least one Type of Friendship OR Type of Love that is prominent in your life. Briefly describe the relationship and explain how you think a specific type of friendship or love you learned about in class accurately reflects the relationship.

• Conclusion: Review the theme of the paper and summarize the main points you covered in the body of the paper.

Additional Guidelines

• Be sure to use specific terminology from class throughout the paper.
• Be sure to include specific examples, using characters’ names, throughout the paper.
• Focus your paper on describing observable behaviors of individuals rather than relaying a synopsis of the show, plot, etc. In addition, avoid giving general examples of the characters’ relationships over time. Stick with specific examples from the episode(s) you choose to view.
• It is fine to look up the general plot of the show online if you are not familiar with it. Several of them span many seasons and it might be helpful to get the gist of the show.  However, you should avoid researching specific communication themes in the show, as the information you find will not fulfill the requirements of the assignment and it may lead to plagiarism.
• Please designate a separate, labeled, paragraph for each item listed on the rubric. (This is not required, but there will be a deduction if the paper isn’t clearly organized and using headings will help make sure you cover the required material in each paragraph.)
• Source citations: In the body of the paper, please include the episode season and title for each example you provide. (If you use the same episode for multiple questions you only need to reference it one time.) In addition, please reference the page number (in parentheses) when you reference a term from the textbook. You do NOT need to create a separate works cited for the textbook or videos at the end of the paper.
  • Example citation, “The text describes ‘empathizing’ as a response that is appropriate when the listener wants to demonstrate that they identify with the speaker.” (Adler 214)
• The paper should be approximately 3-4 pages in essay form and should follow the Assignment Guidelines listed in the course syllabus.

Grading

• The paper is worth 100 points and counts as 10%of your grade in this class.
• The attached rubric will be used to grade the paper.

Media Analysis Paper Rubric

Table 1 Media Analysis Scoring Rubric

Table 2 Penalties

Comments

Media Analysis Paper (100 points)

To demonstrate that you understand and are able to apply the concepts we have been learning all semester, you will watch a movie during class and type a 1-2 page paper analyzing the communication behavior of a character or characters in the film.  This provides a way for you to analyze others’ behaviors and to see how the dynamics of interpersonal communication work.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify and analyze how verbal, nonverbal and listening behaviors impact the effectiveness of interpersonal communication within the transactional model
• Examine relationship processes and theories and apply them to different relationship types
• Identify the impacts of culture on interpersonal communication and relationships

Assignment Details

Since I am requiring you to apply concepts and terms we have discussed in class to the characters and relationships, I suggest you take notes while watching the episode, as you will need to support your claims. 

• DO identify CONCEPTS AND THEORIES from class material that applies to the characters and relationships. For example; ethics, perception, stereotyping, culture, conflict, verbal and nonverbal communication, the self, relationship stages, family types and disclosure.
• DO provide examples from the movie that support your references. Reference a term, apply it to the character(s) and then support it with an example.
• DO address relevant communication dilemmas that the characters face.
• DO offer advice as to the how the characters could have handled communication dilemmas differently.
• DON’T give me synopsis of the episde. That is not the objective of the assignment.  I don’t want to read a timeline of what happened.  Spend all of your energy telling me about the characters, the dynamics that happen between them, as well as what influences have shaped them – in conjunction with the concepts from this course. You will need to your text book and class notes.
• DON’T try to cover everything. It is better for you to be thorough and focused than to touch on too many things on surface level. It might be helpful for you to pick one or two characters to focus on rather than trying to address everything that is going on during the episode. This assignment is more about application and evaluation than about identification – be sure to include direct citations from the book, including page numbers!
• The paper should be 1-2 pages long, double-spaced, 12 pt. type. This should be in the form of an essay, not bullet points.

All papers must be submitted via the Assignment Link on blackboard by 11:59PM on the due date. Late papers will only be accepted up to 2 days late with a 10 point grade deduction per day. Emailed papers will not be accepted.

Possible Topics to Consider

We have covered MANY topics this semester, here are just a few to consider (give specific examples of anything you discuss in your paper [including page numbers]):

• What friendship types do you notice? How would you characterize those friendships?
• What family types are represented?
• Is there an example of Social Exchange Theory? Social Penetration Theory? Attraction Theory?
• What role does culture play? Give examples.
• What stages of relationships do various character achieve? How do you know?
• What types of conflict do you see? How is it resolved?
• What non-verbal behaviors do you notice?
• Feel free to address ANY theory or concepts covered in class throughout this semester!

Media Analysis Paper Grading Rubric-100 points