Posted: April 13th, 2023
I See Theory Discussion – Unit 3
Discussion Instructions:
Step 1: Select a Concept or Theory from the Unit 1 Chapter(s)
Review Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 (and the My Thoughts Pages) and select a concept, theory, or principle that you found interesting and want to use to make an application.
Step 2: Choose a “Text” for your Application
To complete your discussion post, you will need to apply your selected concept, theory, or principle to something…in the Communication field we call that something a “text.” A text can be anything!
For example, you could choose to analyze a current event, a social media post/movement/challenge, a meme, a binge-worthy series or movie, a musical album, a music video, a play, a piece of art, a comic book/strip, a speech, an article of clothing, an artist, or even a personal experience from your life…the possibilities are endless! Just find a “text” that you can discuss and analyze.
Step 3: Choose a “Medium” for your Application
In the Communication field, a medium is similar to a channel…it is the format or final product with which you will submit your discussion post.
This is where your creativity comes into play. It could be a traditional paragraph explaining the application, or it could be something like a painting, drawing, a song or lyrics, a video, a meme, a blog, a poem, a slide deck…again the possibilities are endless! I challenge you to be as creative as possible as you demonstrate to me where you see the Interpersonal Communication concept, theory or principle that you selected in your every day life.
Chapter3
3.1 Language and Meaning
3.2 Functions of Language
3.4 Language, Society, and Culture
chapter4
4.1 Principles and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
4.2 Types of Nonverbal Communication
4.3 Nonverbal Communication Competence
4.4 Nonverbal Communication in Context