Posted: September 13th, 2017

Film Analysis Related to Interpersonal Communication

Film Analysis Related to Interpersonal Communication

Film Analysis Related to Interpersonal Communication
Background on the Assignment:
In a written assignment of approximately 1,000 words, examine how the insights you gained from course readings thus far relate to some of the characters, scenes or

plot in a film that you have viewed. Students are encouraged to select from a wide array of films, from independent productions to Hollywood hits. This analysis should

include three parts: Part One: Explain the interpersonal communication concepts/competencies that you will survey in this analysis, including a brief explanation of

each of the key terms you will reference. In this section, I encourage you to define the key concepts explored in the film (i.e. if you are analyzing The Breakfast

Club, naturally, you will discuss topics such as friendship and self-disclosure). In additional to identifying these key concepts, you must also define them according

to definitions provided by Adler et al (author of your textbook) and/or Aitken et al (author of your course manual). In other words, this section of your paper will be

more descriptive than analytical or critical. Part Two: Give a brief overview of the film, including some description of the plot and character development, if

applicable. You summary should be about one to two paragraphs only. For example, some films (such as The Breakfast Club) will require that you introduce the main

characters since this particular film is largely about character development while other films are more focused on particular social issues. After viewing the film,

you should judge what aspect of the film you will likely focus on in your summary. Please keep in mind that this section should include an original summary and not one

that is largely adapted based on Wikipedia, IMDB or other sites. Part Three: Describe and assess how the interpersonal dynamics featured in the film apply to your own

understanding of interpersonal communication. In this section, you are called upon to ‘put on your critical hat’ so that you may explore the key concepts identified in

Part One while cross-referencing them as they become apparent in the film. Perhaps you will argue that the conflict you studied in the textbook and manual is not

consistent with the conflict you analyzed while viewing the film, Crash for instance. It could be that you argue that conflict should be further explored through the

lens of intercultural communication, given that conflict often arises when cultures ‘crash’. In this section, I am asking that you interrogate the concepts or the

film’s portrayal of the concepts based on the information you have gathered in reading course materials thus far. You may also include personal examples in your own

life if you think it strengthens your argument.
Sources: Please ensure that you cite a minimum of two sources, one being the film you will analyze and the other, being either your textbook or your course manual. You

are welcome to include additional sources, though it is not required. Finally, you may site your sources and format your assignment, using either MLA or APA.

Some Suggested Films Based on Course Topics:
• The Miracle Worker
• My Fair Lady
• Nell
• Ghost World
• Black Like Me
• Pay it Forward
• Stand and Deliver
• She’s All That
• Chocolat
• Don Juan DeMarco
• Life is Beautiful
• The African Queen
• Almost Famous
• How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
• North by Northwest
• Catch Me if you Can
• House of Games
• Good Will Hunting
• Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
• Bridget Jone’s Diary
• Before Sunrise/Before Sunset
• Shrek
• Sleepless in Seattle
• Sideways
• You’ve Got Mail
• Breaking Away
• Bend it Like Beckham
• Whale Rider
• The Story of Us
• Ordinary People
• Monsoon Wedding
• Parenthood
• What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
• One True Thing
• At First Sight
• Hilary and Jackie
• Dead Man Walking
• To Kill a Mockingbird
• Anne of Green Gables
• The Colour Purple
• Dead Man Walking
• A Civil Action
• Schindler’s List
• Twelve Angry Men
• Dead Poets Society
• Office Space
• A Few Good Men
• Silkwood

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