Writing Homework Help

Task:

Each of the films in the list at the end of this page demonstrates one or more of the major concepts discussed in this unit, including the source and role of conflict in the human quest for meaningful interpersonal relationships. You are encouraged to choose a film from the list that you have seen once, or multiple times, and to rewatch it as part of preparing for the essay. The more exposure we have to the film the easier it may be to notice evidence of the theories and concepts from the Interpersonal Communication unit.

Once you are very comfortable with the content of the film, you will write an essay that uses that film as an example or set of examples to explain 3-5 communication theories from the unit readings. Submit your completed essay to your instructor as an attachment to this Assignment Dropbox.

Keep in mind:

1. The film analysis essay must have a clear introduction. The introduction should contain an attention-getter; a statement of topic (e.g. “This analysis is about The Waterboy.”); a statement of purpose (e.g. to inform, to persuade, or to entertain); a thesis that makes a judgment about the value of the film for what it teaches us about communication; and a preview of your main ideas (the 3-5 key concepts or theories you’ll cover).

2. The body of the essay should be paragraphed to reflect your main ideas. Do not simply summarize or write a ‘book report’ of the plot of the film. Instead, your main ideas and supporting ideas should be chosen and organized to demonstrate your understanding of 3 – 5 key concepts or theories from this unit. Link the key concepts or theories to scenes from the film, and cite your text as you do so. You should also make reference to one external source as you analyze the film. The external source can be about the film (actor or director interviews, plot summaries, encyclopedia entries) or about the interpersonal communication concept you are discussing (CommunicationTheory.org, Very Well Mind, Psychology Today, etc.). You need 3-5 concepts/theories from the list at the end of this page.

3. The essay should have a conclusion. Conclusions need a restatement of the thesis and purpose from the introduction, a review of the main ideas, and a closing statement. A suggestion for thinking about how to conclude a paper is to answer the question “So What?” In other words, how can this film/concept help me/others in our relationships or communication behaviors?

4. The entire essay should be a minimum of 600 words.

5. Your essay should include (as a separate page) a Works Cited page with the textbook, the film, and at least one additional source you used to support your analysis. Use MLA or APA format.

6. Give your essay the following header:

[Your name]
eCore COMM 1100
[Date]
[Film title]

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Key Concepts/Theories (your essay should clearly address 3 – 5 of these as seen in the Film): — Page numbers are from textbook chapters 6 & 7:

1. Interpersonal conflict (410-437; 535-541)
2. Managing Emotions (450-452)
3. Attachment Theory (442-444)
4. Emotional Expression and Display Norms (442-449; Concepts-Relationship)
5. Self–Disclosure Theories (453-465; Concepts-The Self and Self-Disclosure)
6. Family Rituals (501-503)
7. Family Conversation and Conformity Orientations (503-507)
8. Stages of Relationship Development – Romantic (Concepts-Relationship; 468-476; 508-518; 525-528; 533-535)
9. Stages of Relationship Development – Friendship (Concepts-Relationship; 468-476; 479-494; 522-525)
10. Gender Norms and Impact on Relationships (494-497)
11. Love Display (Krznaric; Concepts-Relationship; 512-515)
12. Social Exchange Theory (476-478)

Select from one of the following classic or contemporary films for the film analysis:
The film list below, updated in 2020, includes Romantic Comedies, Dramas, and relationship-driven films. Some are fairly new and some are several decades old. You are not required to view all of these films. You are only required to choose one of these films to inform your essay. Some of the films below will have profanity, mention or use of alcohol or drugs, sex or sexually suggestive content, or violence. If something on this list is not your preferred genre, content, rating, or style – don’t pick that one for your analysis!

1. Juno
2. Stepbrothers
3. Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist
4. Can’t Hardly Wait
5. Save the Last Dance
6. Pleasantville
7. The Fault in Our Stars
8. Bad Moms
9. Talladega Nights
10. The Edge of Seventeen (2016 version)
11. He’s Just Not That Into You
12. Knocked Up
13. 500 Days of Summer
14. This is 40
15. The Five Year Engagement
16. Office Space
17. Groundhog Day
18. Moonlight
19. 10 Things I Hate About You
20. Say Anything
21. Braveheart
22. The Duchess
23. Mr. Holland’s Opus
24. What Women Want
25. Sex and the City 1
26. Pride and Prejudice
27. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
28. Sound of Music
29. The Secret Garden
30. First Knight
31. Footloose
32. Colombiana
33. Avatar
34. The Proposal
35. Hitch
36. Men of Honor
37. Sense and Sensibility
38. Artificial Intelligence
39. The Breakfast Club
40. The Devil Wears Prada
41. The Blindside
42. Nanny McPhee
43. Gran Torino
44. Sleeping with the Enemy
45. 27 Dresses
46. Good Will Hunting
47. Four Feathers
48. Steel Magnolias
49. The Color Purple
50. Crash