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COM1162 Interpersonal Relationships and Communications - Lethbridge College

Character Analysis

To wrap up the entire course and provide a context in which you can intentionally practice your interpersonal communication skills, the Final Project is an Individual Character Analysis.

Throughout this semester, you have been applying concepts discussed in this course through the Apps and the Online Discussions. For the Final Project, you are required to submit a concise character analysis. This analysis is an opportunity for you to bring together the concepts, terms, and resources that you have worked with within COM1162 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication. It is also expected that you will use your own words, perceptions, and communication skills to complete this Project.

You are required to choose and watch any one of the following movies for this assignment:

Please keep in mind that these movies are rated from ‘G' to ‘R.' Choose whichever movie you prefer to work with for this project. As of the publishing of this Final Project, students should be able to find these movies on Netflix and/or Prime Video. Depending on how extensive your personal DVD collection is, you may choose Google Play, or YouTube.

Student feedback suggests that it is advantageous to view the chosen movie twice - the first time just to ‘watch' the movie and the second time to view the movie through a communication lens.

Assignment Information:
- Include a title page with APA format (see the APA Student Guide for title page information)
- Use APA paper format: 1" margins top/bottom and left/right, Times New Roman 12 pt font, and double spaced
- Include a Reference page; use the APA Student Guide to assist you

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Use the following questions as headings for this assignment. Include the number that you are responding to (e.g., #1, a) d) e)); please do not type the question
COMMUNICATION BASICS (choose any TWO questions = 30 marks)
• Choose one character in the movie who could be considered a competent communicator. State the name of the character, and share examples (note the information regarding the use of examples above), of that person's behaviours that illustrate any 3 of the following:
1. A wide range of behaviours
2. Ability to choose the most appropriate behaviour
3. Skill at performing behaviours
4. Cognitive complexity
5. Empathy
6. Self-monitoring
7. Commitment (caring about both the other person and the message)

• Identify and explain two examples for each of the following communication principles:
o Communication is irreversible
o It's impossible not to communicate
o Communication is unrepeatable

• Identify and explain two examples for each of the following often communication misconceptions:
o More communication is always better
o Successful communication always involves shared understanding
o A single person or event causes another's reaction
o Communication can solve all problems
SELF-CONCEPT, PERCEPTION, AND EXPRESSION (choose any TWO questions = 30 marks)
• What issues with identity does one of the main characters reveal in the movie? Discuss the factors that are influencing his/her/their sense of self at this time in his/her/their life.

• What emotions does a different character reveal throughout the movie? How does he/she/they reveal them and to whom? What emotions do you think this person feels, but does not reveal? What factors contribute to this person's ways of expressing and managing emotion(s)?

• Nonverbal communication through clothing, physical appearance, and physical environment, etc., are all focused on by various characters in the story. Explain how each one is a factor in a character's relationships with others (see Chapter 6)

Attachment:- Character Analysis.rar