Film Analysis Essay

The purpose of this assignment isto help you summarize and synthesize the content in the course and to help you analyze and evaluate relevant and critical issues of the course.

Directions

1. Choose   3-4 communication theories, concepts or terms which help to explain what is going on with a major character and his/her relationship(s). Provide examples from the movie that help to illustrate communication concepts you have chosen.

2. Write and Type your analysis

3. Submit 1 copy of your group’s paperto the Assignment Link.

Analysis Paper Checklist

• Cover page: Title of Paper, Group Members Names, Date
• 5-6 pages (not including cover sheet and reference page)
• Font, double spaced, numbered pages at top right corner
• Pick out 3 communication concepts that are illustrated in the film  and provide examples

from the film which demonstrates your understanding of these concepts

• Follow the format for an essay,  Intro-Body-Conclusion, and make sure to provide a Reference Page
• Use APA Format for citing the textbook, the film and film quotations.
• Each direct quote must be in quotation marks
• Grammar and Spelling are important, so edit your paper.
• Submit the paper both to the Assignment link.
• Submit to me your individual Teammate Evaluation Form through Blackboard

List of Films

You may use concept and terms from chapters other than those listed next to film title.

About Last Night (Relationship Stages)

Crazy, Stupid Love (Nonverbal Communication)

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (Nonverbal Communication)

Dear White People  (Perception)

The Devil Wears Prada  (Listening)

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (Perception)

Divergent (Interpersonal Communication and the Self)

Enough Said (Perception)

The Fault in Our Stars (Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships and Comm. in Close Relationships)

50/50 (Listening)

The Help (Language)

The Hunger Games (Managing Interpersonal Conflicts)

The Imitation Game (Language)

Inside Out (Emotions)

The Way, Way Back (Interpersonal Communication and the Self)