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Interpersonal Relationships and Communications

Content Character Analysis

Group Project - students form their own groups of up to a maximum of four students per group. Students are strongly encouraged to exchange contact information, and meet outside of class time to discuss their chosen movie, and to work on this assignment.

It is expected that each group member will contribute equally to this assignment.

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

Throughout this semester, you have been applying concepts discussed in this course through the class discussions, Apps, and Online Discussions. For the Final Project, you are required to submit a concise character(s) analysis. This analysis is an opportunity for you to bring together the concepts, terms, and resources you have worked with in COM1162 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication. It is also expected that you will use your own words, perceptions, and communication skills to complete this Project, as outside sources are not permitted.

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

Despicable Me Troy The Blind Side Up Madagascar 3 Ocean Waves Seven Pounds Coach Carter White Men Can't Jump A Secret Love (2020) Wonder Little Miss Sunshine

The Pursuit of Happyness The Terminal Four Christmas's Bird Box Shrek Monsters Inc Nightmare Before Christmas Moneyball| The Green Mile Inside Out

Good Will Hunting The Fundamentals of Caring Cool Runnings Tin Cup Freedom Writers Love Actually Tangled The Break Up

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 how extensive your personal DVD collection is, you may also choose Google Play, or YouTube.

Assignment Information:

Students are to form their own groups; additional information regarding group formation will be discussed in class
Start early
• 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
• DO NOT USE outside sources or outside movie-related sources; for example, Internet sources, websites (such as IMDb), descriptions, and/or critiques/evaluations of this movie, plots, characters, or information regarding the actors/actresses, box office revenues, and/or scenes. This assessment is not a movie critique or evaluation. All of the information you require is based on our course content and your communication skills
• It is expected and strongly recommended that you will USE THE CONCEPTS AND TERMS from our textbook and PowerPoints throughout the entire analysis. However, do not include definitions for the concepts or terms that you are using. Ensure your responses are comprehensive
• The USE OF EXAMPLES will help to support your claims. When providing examples, state ‘who, what, where, when, and why' (e.g., "Allin displayed she was a competent communicator when she and Galen were arguing about the fight that had taken place in the kitchen. It was clear that Galen was angry and upset, and although Allin was too, she held back to let him speak, knowing that her words would be better used at a later time")
• USE up to three short quotes (40 words or less), in your analysis, and ensure that you cite your information correctly. The APA Student Guide will assist you with this. If you require additional assistance with referencing, please contact the Lethbridge College Buchanan Library, or the Learning Café
• Depending on the questions you choose to respond to, you may need to read ahead in the textbook in order to provide additional clarity to your answers
• Proofread for correct grammar and sentence structure
• Keep this analysis to a minimum of 8 pages, and maximum of 9 pages (not including the title page or the References page)
• If you are experiencing a challenge in choosing a movie from the list, please contact me within one week of the publishing of these instructions
• Once you have viewed the movie of your choice, prepare a paper using the following headings to frame your analysis

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)); pleasedo not type the question, and recall the importance of referring to our textbook and/or Canvas content to refresh your memory regarding terms and concepts.

COMMUNICATION BASICS (choose any TWO questions)
• 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 behaviour 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 a character(s)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 a character(s) 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 reflected by various characters in the story. Explain how each one (i.e., clothing, physical appearance, and physical environment), is a factor in a character's relationships with others (see Chapter 6)

LISTENING AND RELATING (answer all of the following questions = 40 marks)
• Who in the movie demonstrates effective listening? Illustrate by identifying the specific listening behaviours/strategies used by that person in one or more situations
• Identify two examples of ineffective listening and identify the specific problem you see. What is the outcome of the behaviour?
• Why do you think the characters in your movie listen to one another? Why do you think they might not listen? What could be the perceived benefits of listening and not listening?

• Give an example of a lie or deceitful action in the movie. Do any of the following reasons explain the reasons for the deception? Explain. If not, what reasons can you offer? Provide supportive evidence.
o to save face
o to guide social interaction
o to expand or reduce relationships
o to gain power
o to avoid tension or conflict

• In this section, analyze the relationship between two of the main characters. Answer the following questions, and ensure to clearly title each response (e.g., a, b). It is expected you will use terms and concepts from the course to shape your analysis and to develop the topics in whatever order makes sense to you

o Analyze the development of the relationship. What brings them together? What strengthens their relationship and causes it to grow? What threatens it?

o How do perceptions affect the relationship? For example, do these two main characters have accurate perceptions of one another? Do they have shared perceptions of others? How might their perceptions or attributions be distorted?

Remember to use concepts and terms throughout your analysis. In addition, the use of headings and examples will serve to organize and support your writing. Finally, proofread your work for correct grammar and sentence structure.