SPCH277N 2020 November Week 7 Discussion Latest

SPCH277N Interpersonal Communication

Week 7 Discussion

Relationships and Technology

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 9, 10, 11

Lesson

Minimum of 1 scholarly source

Initial Post Instructions

For the initial post, select one of the following options and address the related questions:

Option 1: Interpersonal Relationships

Pick an important relationship and describe its relationship culture.

When the relationship started, what relationship schemata guided your expectations?

Describe a relationship story that you tell with this person or about this person. What personal idioms do you use?

What routines and rituals do you observe?

What norms and rules do you follow?

How do self-concept, self-image, self-esteem, and self-disclosure effect a relationship?

Option 2: Technology

How does technology affects your communication in various contexts including the following:

Academic

Professional

Civic

Personal

Examine how your engagement with technology changes from context to context.

For example, do you use online technology more in one context than another?

In what contexts/situations might you prefer "old media" like phone, written letter, or even face-to-face communication?

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Select one peer who chose the option you did not choose.

For example, for Option 1, examine where your interpersonal relationships have the same or similar routines, rituals, norms, and rules and where they are very different.

For Option 2, how are the context for technology use the same or different? Is there a trend or pattern that you see as a whole?

Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)

APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Grading

This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link: