Movie Analysis Paper—Intro Interpersonal Communication

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For this assignment, you will analyze a fictional dyadic (two person) relationship from a movie.  Analyze the relationship between two characters using what you consider to be the three most appropriate concepts, theories, perspectives from the class that apply to the relationship (example: their nonverbal communication, conflict style, and interpersonal needs).  Note taking while watching the movie is stronglyencouraged.

You will need to define each key word from the text that you use in this paper and then explain how the concept was presented or enacted in the film.  It is impossible to cover everything from the text in your paper, so be sure to select and focus on three concepts from the text that you believe were most aptly demonstrated and describe how these concepts were manifested in the film.

Below is an outline showing the elements and basic format of the paper:

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I.Introduction
II. Body
     A.First Concept and Analysis
          1.Briefly describe characters and relationship
          2.Briefly describe the concept/theory/perspective to be used
          3. Describe how concept applies to relationship
          4. Provide original analysis and/or evaluation as it relates to relationship
     B.Second Concept and Analysis
          1.Briefly describe characters and relationship
          2.Briefly describe the concept/theory/perspective to be used
          3. Describe how concept applies to relationship
          4. Provide original analysis and/or evaluation as it relates to relationship
     C.Third Concept and Analysis
          1.Briefly describe characters and relationship
          2.Briefly describe the concept/theory/perspective to be used
          3. Describe how concept applies to relationship
          4. Provide original analysis and/or evaluation as it relates to relationship
III. Conclusion

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The paper should be 3-6 pages, typed, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font. To understand how your instructor will grade this paper, see the attached Movie Analysis Paper Rubric.

Movie Analysis Paper Rubric For this assignment, you will analyze a fictional dyadic (two person) relationship from a movie. You will dissect the relationship between two characters using what you consider to be the three most appropriate concepts, theories, perspectives from the class that apply to the relationship (example: their nonverbal communication, conflict style, and interpersonal needs). The paper should be 3-6 pages, typed, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font.

Definition of Concepts 15-20 pts. 10-14 pts. 5-9 pts. 0-4 pts.

Focused, clear, accurate and specific definition of concepts. Appropriately applies concept to relationship.

Discussion of concept may be clear, but somewhat unfocused, inaccurate or unspecific. Lacking depth of discussion in application of concept to relationship.

Discussion of concept unclear. Ambiguous, inaccurate and/or lacks focus. Little discussion of application to relationship.

Lacks focus, clarity, accuracy and specificity of connection to particular concept and application to relationship.

Original Analysis 20-25 pts. 13-19 pts. 5-12 pts. 0-5 pts.

Applies thoughtful and direct critical analysis of concept’s role/impact on the relationship.

Effort made at critical analysis, but lacking directness and conviction in personal view or in role/impact on relationship.

Token discussion of critical analysis without critical insight or originality. Little to no discussion of role/impact on relationship.

No original critical analysis evidenced.

Organization/Development 15-20 pts. 10-14 pts. 5-9 pts. 0-4 pts.

Information is organized with well-constructed sentences and paragraphs. Clearly addresses requisite items. Allows for thoughtful reflection.

Information is somewhat organized with well- constructed sentences and paragraphs. Does not thoroughly address requisite items and provides superficial reflection.

Information is somewhat disorganized. Paragraphs are not well-constructed. Writing is hard to follow because of structure. Questions might be left unanswered.

The information appears to be completely disorganized. No part of the writing displays a thoughtful response.

Mechanics 14-15 pts. 10-13 pts. 5-9 pt. 0-4 pts.

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Readability not hindered by minor mistakes.

A few grammatical spelling or punctuation errors. Portions of the writing are unclear because of mistakes.

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Readability severely hindered by excessive mistakes.