FORUM 7

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.


MEDIA AND CULTURE

The Media and Culture 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. 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 requires you to select a theory from the Intercultural Communication lecture to add another layer of analysis to your Media Review. Specifically, chose one (1) of the six (6) theories covered this week and consider your chosen piece of media from the perspective of that theory. What other aspects of the media do you notice? How could you read the media in a different way that supplements or alters your original review? What meaning might you take from the media if you viewed it from the perspective of someone from a different race, gender, or nationality? To receive full credit for this assignment: 1) select a theory from the Intercultural Communication lecture and clearly state how you will use it to critique your media, 2) analyze the media in approximately one (1) paragraph using your chosen theory as a guide, and 3) respond with a meaningful comment on at least two (2) of your classmates’ posts by the deadline.

This assignment will be submitted in Desire2Learn in a format similar to the weekly Discussion Forums.

