FORUM 6

Of the six (6) theories covered in this lecture, choose one (1) that most interests you. Then, do some further research on your chosen theory. The recommended way to research your theory is by going to Google Scholar (scholar.google.com) and typing the theory name into the search bar.  Construct a three (3) paragraph post that covers in order: 1) why you choose the theory you did (including some reference to why you did not choose the other options), 2) a summary of the major points of the theory you chose, and 3) the thing that most resonated with you (a good way to identify this is by explaining how you might change your own communication style or habits after learning more about this theory).

Post your own response and then comment on at least two (2) of your classmates’ posts to receive full credit for this forum. As much as possible you should comment on posts that chose a DIFFERENT theory than the one that you chose.


REVIEW

The Media Review assignment demonstrates student understanding of theoretical perspectives on communication, media, and global culture.

As many of the communication theories we have studied suggest, living in a media-saturated world has brought both challenges and opportunities to the practice of human communication. For students of communication theory, it is important to reflect upon these challenges and opportunities, as well as to be able to articulate them in a clear, professionally written style.

This assignment has four (4) parts. 1) In the first paragraph you should introduce the media you have chosen to review by stating clearly its title and why the media is worthy of review. 2) The final sentence of the first paragraph should clearly identify one (1) specific theory covered so far in this class that is exemplified in the media you are reviewing. 3) After the introduction, you should summarize the media in two (2) to, at most, three (3) paragraphs, focusing on the most important aspects, plotlines, and/or characters that the reader needs to understand before reading your analysis. 4) The final required section for this assignment is an analysis of the media. An analysis goes beyond mere summary and provides your unique insight on what the media communicates to you. Your analysis MUST include specific references to the theory that you have chosen. 5) The final review should be between 800-1000 words in length. To ensure proper formatting, download the template, save it your computer, and begin typing your own assignment in the template document. Grammar and spelling errors will hurt your formatting grade.

This assignment should be typed in Microsoft Word using the template provided and then submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.docx) to the Assignment Dropbox in Desire2Learn (D2L).
