(One interpersonal relationship you are currently in)
Using theories and concepts discussed in class you will compose an analysis of either (1) a media representation of an interpersonal relationship OR (2) a real-life
interpersonal relationship you are in. You will use terms (definitions and citations) discussed in class to analyze the following:
- What relational development stage is the film/your relationship at?
- How did it get there?
- What are some key aspects of the interpersonal communication taking place?
- How can it be improved?
Make sure to use clear concrete examples from the film or your life for the concepts you are explaining. Make the connection between the example and the concept clear.
Concepts/theories for this paper will be mostly from chapters 9, 10, 11, 12 from your textbook (but you are not limited to them). You are required to include Knapp’s
Relational Development model.