Film Analysis
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Film Analysis:
Select a film from the list below and prepare an assessment of how conflict is managed by the major characters in the film as well as suggestions that would help individuals portrayed in the film better understand and improve their response to conflict.
You may focus upon all the major relationships, a single relationship, or a combination of relationships, depending on what you deem most relevant. You should select the combination of the theories and/or perspectives that you find most useful for analysis of this conflict. I recommend that you focus upon three or four perspectives at most so you have time to discuss and apply the concepts in detail.
This project should be in essay form and between eight to ten pages in length, you must use a clear citation style when quoting from the textbooks.
The Wilmot-Hocker Conflict Assessment Guide (pp. 242—245) offers an outline of key concepts to consider in preparing your paper.
Consider as you analyze the conflicts in the film include:
1. Power and power currencies.
2. Conflict styles and tactics.
3. Relational goals and face-saving.
4. Definitions of conflict and orientations to conflict.
5. Assumptions and triggering events.
6. Patterns, triangles, microevents.
7. Storytelling and related mediator techniques.
8. Principled Negotiation and Collaboration.
9. Forgiveness and Reconciliation (see chapter ten, Wilmot & Hocker).
Select from the following list of films (all of which are available on DVD):
• Good Will Hunting (1997)
• Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
• Ordinary People (1980)
• A River Runs Through It (1992)- Please use this DVD for the paper
• Million Dollar Baby (2004)
• The Straight Story (1999)
• Terms of Endearment (1983)
• Steel Magnolias (1989)
• Legends of the Fall (1994)
• Juno (2007)
• Crash (2004)
• Gran Torino (2008)
The Assignment: Follow this for the paper
Due Date: Sep 13, 2015 23:59:59 Max Points: 152
Details:
Understanding how conflict can be managed is essential to effective communication. This assignment allows you to view behavior of characters in a film, assess how conflict is managed, and offer suggestions as to how to better manage the conflict.
1. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
2. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
3. Use the file titled COM-312 Film Analysis to complete this assignment.
4. Focus on three to four perspectives as offered in the COM-312 Film Analysis file.
5. This paper must include at least two credible references used to support your explanations of theories/perspectives.
6. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Directions:
Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that applies the skills learned in this course and suggest ways the characters could resolve or minimize conflict. Include the following:
1. Summarize the relationships found in the film.
2. Analyze the conflicts present in these relationships through the theories/perspectives introduced in this class.
3. Suggest positive communication practices that could have aided the characters in avoiding or resolving the conflict(s). Explain how a better understanding or implementation of forgiveness could have positively influenced the experience of conflict in these relationships.
COM-312_Film_Analysis_Student_08-25-14.docx Must see the DVD For this paper.
Please follow this rubric for a good grade on this paper. (Must have GOOD Grade)
Film Analysis
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Unsatisfactory
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Less Than Satisfactory
65.00% 3
Satisfactory
75.00% 4
Good
85.00% 5
Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %Content
20.0 % Summarize the relationships found in the film. A summary of the relationships found in the film is not presented. A summary of the relationships found in the film is presented but incomplete. A summary of the relationships found in the film is presented but done at a perfunctory level. A summary of the relationships found in the film is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. A summary of the relationships found in the film is clearly presented. Discussion is insightful.
25.0 % Analyze the conflicts present in these relationships through the theories/perspectives introduced in this class. Explanation of the theories/perspectives used in your analysis of the conflict(s) found is not presented. Explanation of the theories/perspectives used in your analysis of the conflict(s) found is present but incomplete. Explanation of the theories/perspectives used in your analysis of the conflict(s) found is present but done at a cursory level. Explanation of the theories/perspectives used in your analysis of the conflict(s) found is clearly presented. Discussion is supported based on the readings and is convincing. Explanation of the theories/perspectives used in your analysis of the conflict(s) found is clearly presented. Discussion is supported based on the readings and is insightful.
25.0 % Suggest positive communication practices that could have aided the characters in avoiding or resolving the conflict(s). Explain how a better understanding or implementation of forgiveness could have positively influenced the experience of conflict in these relationships. Suggested positive communication practices that could have aided the characters in avoiding or resolving the conflict(s) is not presented. Suggested positive communication practices that could have aided the characters in avoiding or resolving the conflict(s) is presented but incomplete. Suggested positive communication practices that could have aided the characters in avoiding or resolving the conflict(s) is presented but at a cursory level. Suggested positive communication practices that could have aided the characters in avoiding or resolving the conflict(s) is clearly presented. Discussion is supported based on the readings and is convincing. Suggested positive communication practices that could have aided the characters in avoiding or resolving the conflict(s) is clearly presented. Discussion is supported based on the readings and is insightful.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 % Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
5.0 % Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
100 % Total Weightage