Dynamics of Interpersonal Communications
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Source: a minimum of three scholarly sources
In the term paper, you will apply and analyze interpersonal theories, concepts or
competencies we have learned in this course by either examining your own intrapersonai
communication or the communication competencies of others. The goal of this
assignment is for you to use a primary source (i.e. self-analysis, text, interview, case
study etc) and to analyze and comment upon the interpersonal dynamics that are evident
in your analysis. Below are some ideas to get you thinking about this term paper. If you
wish to pursue your own ideas, he sure to comult with me prior to starting your work.
Paper Option #1
Self and Others: Select two readings from the chapters and articles we’ve explored and
examine how the insights you gain from these readings can be applied to understanding
yourself as an interpersonal communicator.
Part me: Explain the communication concepts developed in the readings and
discussions;
Part Two: Describe and assess how the insights from these readings apply to you as an
interpersonal communicator; and
Pm Thme; Analyze your close personal and voluntary relationship with another and
consider how the key insights can be applied to the way that you relate interpersonaily.
Use concrete examples from one or more of your personal relationships to describe how
you relate and evaluate the effectiveness of your relationship. Make sure you are focusing
on the relationship and its dynamics instead of on individual communication behaviours.
Paper Opdon #2
Critical Analysis of a Chapter on Interpersonal Communicadon: Select one reading
from a chapter read for this course and critically assess the insights you gain or fail to
receive from this particular reading.
Part One: Explain the concepts developed in the Chapter, including a brief explanation of
each of the key theories and approaches;
2mm Review related literature with at least two other sources from scholarly
literature in the field that explore concepts and key terms used in the articles.”sources
you‘ve selected, and offer a summary of each source; and
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Part Three: Discuss and evaluate how the related literature you’ve selected affects your
understanding of the original Chapter and the concepts it examines.
Paper Option #3
Interview with an interpersonal Professional/Scholar: Interview a professional or
scholar on the topic of interpersonal communication Be sure to explore her.~’his work or
research prior to the interview and to create a series of questions, which you will also
submit along with your term paper.
Part One: Introduce the purpose of the paper, the expert, and the communication
theory(ies), concepts anchor competencies that the professional-‘scholar will discuss.
Outline the questions that you wilL’have asked the expert prior to your meeting with
him-her;
Part Two; Demonstrate that you have fully researched the theory, the person or
organization in question and show how his’her contribution affects close and personal
relationshim; and
Mme; Discuss whether or not and perhaps how this interview has changed or
challenged your perception of interpersonal communication. If it has not changed or been
challenged, perhaps discuss why this is.