Definition of Culture

Apply concepts from the text/powerpoint to your choice of comic strips, video clips, newspaper/magazine articles, or any
other type of media that focuses on interpersonal communication. You can choose 1 piece of media (such as a movie) to apply all concepts to, or a piece of
media for each concept.
Keep in mind, the point of this assignment is to help you prepare for the final exam. So, you should choose concepts that you are not already comfortable
with.
Part #1: Defining the Concepts
Choose 5 of the concepts below (no more than 1 from each chapter). Thoroughly Define and explain each of the 5 concepts you have chosen. Be sure to
label the concept and chapter. Remember, you should choose concepts that you are the least comfortable with in order to prepare for the exam.
Chapter 1
Qualitative Definition of IP Communication
IP Communication Needs
Chapter 2
Definition of Culture (4 parts)
Characteristics of Culture (5)
Chapter 3
Characteristics of Self-Concept (3)
Social Penetration Theory
Chapter 4
Perception Process (4 steps)
Attribution Errors (3)
Chapter 5
Language Rules (4)
Linguistic Relativism
Chapter 6
Types of NV Communication (9)
Functions of NV Communication (5)
Chapter 7
Poor Listening Habits (7)
Types of Listening Responses (8)
Chapter 8
Facilitative/Debilitative Emotions
Fallacies (7)
Chapter 9
Social Exchange Theory
Dialectic Tensions (3)
Knapp’s Model (10 stages)
Chapter 11
Types of Conflict (4)
Conflict Management Styles (5)
Part #2: Applying the Concepts
Find a *comic strip, video clip (from a tv show or movie or even YouTube), newspaper article, or other type of media that focuses on interpersonal
communication. Choose 3 of the concepts you defined in Part 1 to apply to this. You can choose 1 piece of media (such as a movie) to apply all concepts to,
or a piece of media for each concept. Discuss how the concepts play a role in the item. Use lots of details and explanations----at least a good solid paragraph
for each concept.
Be sure to go into detail and explain everything very clearly in your paper. Make sure to explain how each concept was used or is present. Remember to cite
any ideas you used that were in the textbook (and there should be at least three).
Part #2 A: Briefly summarize the media item (or items). What is the type of media (movie, youtube clip, article, comic, etc)? What is the name of/title of the
media? Summarize what is happening.
Part #2 B: Apply the 3 concepts to the media item (or items). Explain how you see each concept at work. This should be about a paragraph for each concept.
Clearly label the concept you are discussing.