Interpersonal Communications (Dee)
select one of the following topics to discuss in your first journal entry. Make sure to connect this learning to your own interpersonal communication/relational experiences.
Describe the I-It (1), I-You and I (2) I-Thou (3) relationships in your life. Provide one example for each one.
Describe and analyze two communication rules in your family of origin. Discuss how these patterns of communication affected interaction among family members.
Communication competence is significantly important. Describe someone that you think is a competent communicator and what skills he or she possesses that demonstrate the communication competence of that person.
Interpersonal communication affects us and others; our interactions involve ethical choices. Describe a situation that involved an ethical choice and the communication practices you used to address this issue.
Sample Answer
Consider your own life experiences and what resonates most with you. Are you more comfortable reflecting on relationships, family dynamics, ethical dilemmas, or personal observations of communication competence? Choose a topic that feels authentic and allows you to engage in meaningful self-reflection.
Possible Journal Entry Prompts:
I-It, I-You, I-Thou Relationships:
- Reflect on three relationships in your life: one where you treat the other person as an object (I-It), one where you acknowledge them as separate but acknowledge their presence (I-You), and one where you experience a deep connection and shared understanding (I-Thou). Describe each relationship and how it makes you feel.
- Have you ever transitioned from one type of relationship to another with the same person? How did it happen, and what did it change?