This assignment is tied to the two Communication Studies 121 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). . At the end of the course, the successful student will be able to: Explain and analyze the stages of close interpersonal relationships.
Demonstrate knowledge of the stage model of interpersonal relationships by applying the model to a concrete example. ——————-
Must use the required Template below.. Overview: Chapter 7 talks about the stages of interpersonal relationships (pg 378-385) and Table 7.1 (pg 379) summarizes the stages. Select a film or TV show that features ONE dyadic (two-person) relationship that goes through these THREE stages: Initiating, Integrating, and Terminating. You will discuss the relationship in detail in these stages.
TEMPLATE: (REQUIRED) [Use the Required Sections and Labels (labels are highlighted . in GREEN and in bold italics). Example: Section 2: Introduction. Put your content right underneath each Section+ Label.. ——–
Section 1: Introduction: (5 points) Briefly introduce your topic (the film or TV show) and the ONE relationship you will focus on _____________
Section 2: The Stages (5 points) List the ten stages of interpersonal relationships in Table 7.1._________________
Section 3: Application of the stage model to the selected relationship: . (5 pts for this label)
Although there are ten stages, in the sections below, you will focus ONLY on these three stages: Initiating, Integrating, Terminating. Be sure to select a relationship that goes through these stages.. ===========
*INITIATING (5 pts for this label)
In the sections below, include each number and label. Put your response to each one next to it. (10 points) Definition: . Define Initiating in your own words based on what it says in the textbook._____________
(35 points) Application: Describe what happens at this stage in the selected relationship in the film/TV show (100 word minimum) _______________
(10 points) Connecting #2 and #3: Explain how what happens in the relationship fits the definition of Initiating_____________________ ===================
*INTEGRATING (5 pts for this label)
In the sections below, include each number and label. Put your response to each one next to it. (10 points) Definition: Define Integrating in your own words based on what it says in the textbook._____________
(35 points) Application: Describe what happens at this stage in the selected relationship in the film/TV show (100 word minimum) _______________
(10 points) Connecting #2 and #3: Explain how what happens in the relationship fits the definition of Integrating____________________ ====================
*TERMINATING (5 pts for this label)
In the sections below, include each number and label. Put your response to each one next to it. (10 points) Definition: Define Terminating in your own words based on what it says in the textbook._____________
(35 points) Application: Describe what happens at this stage in the selected relationship in the film/TV show (100 word minimum) _______________
(10 points) Connecting #2 and #3: Explain how what happens in the relationship fits the definition of Terminating. =============. Section 4: Concluding Remarks: (5 points) Be brief.
