Berger's approach to getting to know someone conflicts with Altman and Taylor's social penetration theory, yet they share important assumptions about communication and the human psyche worth discussing with your class. Although they differ on the motivation for communicating with strangers, both theories view communication as primarily informative in nature and the self as a stable, fixed entity that exists prior to interpersonal interaction. As previously mentioned theorists such as Mead and Pearce emphasize the transactional or ontological function of communication and would likely suggest that the process of talking not only provides desired information about people, but actually shapes those engaged in the conversation. Thus, to a symbolic interactionist or social constructionist, the act of “reducing uncertainty” not only reveals, but creates, the individuals involved. Compare social penetration theory and uncertainty reduction theory, explain how they can be applied to relationship development. Cite other theories when necessary. ONE PAGE MINIMUM APA FORMAT

In this discussion, you will share a draft of your case study introduction. You will also give and receive feedback from your classmates.Initial Post (due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday)Post a draft of your introductory paragraph. Be sure that your introduction includes a "real-life" instance of your social issue and your thesis. Refer to the sub-module on Writing Your Introduction for tips and sample introductory paragraph. Also be sure that you demonstrate all the previously covered grammar skills in your writing.Peer Response (due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday)Respond to at least one of your classmates and provide feedback on her/his introduction. Here are a few things you might consider when writing your response:Does the introduction include a clear and effective "real-life" instance? Suggest possible revisions to make the instance more effective and clear.Does the introduction include a clear and effective thesis? Suggest possible revisions to make the thesis more effective and clear.Does the introduction reflect all of the elements of a good introduction? If so, how? If not, why not? Suggest possible revisions to improve the introduction.What other insight or suggestions might you offer your classmate regarding her/his introductory paragraph?Week 6 Topic 2: Body Paragraph Peer ReviewIn this discussion, you will share a draft of one of your body paragraphs. You will also give and receive feedback from your classmates.Initial Post (due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday)Post a draft of one of your body paragraphs. Be sure that your body paragraph includes a clear point that is supported by appropriate details, along with information and ideas from the course readings. Don't forget to engage with a source in your paragraph. Refer to the sub-module on Writing Your Body Paragraphs for tips and sample body paragraphs. Also be sure to demonstrate pronoun-antecedent agreement and the grammar skills covered in previous weeks in your writing.Peer Response (due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday)Respond to at least one of your classmates and provide feedback on her/his body paragraph. Here are a few things you might consider when writing your response:Does the paragraph include a clear point? Suggest possible revisions to make the point more clear.Does the paragraph include appropriate details that support the main point? Suggest possible revisions to improve the supporting details.Does the paragraph include support from sources that are properly cited? Suggest possible revisions to improve the use of sources and citations.What other insight or suggestions might you offer your classmate regarding her/his body paragraph?00Week 7 Discussions

In Lesson 02, you were assigned a physical challenge to use for this assignment. Please note, your instructor may change the physical challenge assigned to you as they see appropriate.Limit 600 words Search the internet for jobs. You can also use your organization recruiting efforts for this assignment. Select two job postings. Make them as different as possible (different types of jobs, different levels, different industries etc.). Try to select jobs with which you have some familiarity. Assume that someone with the physical or mental challenge assigned to you is by far the best qualified candidate for the job and that the candidate has requested an accommodation. Based on the disability assigned to you, you must decide and describe what aspects of the challenge that candidate potentially possesses. With those aspects of the challenge in mind, research the physical challenge, noting how many Americans are afflicted, and the several likely impacts the disability could have on the employee’s ability to perform the two posted jobs you have selected. In the form of a memo to the Director of HR, devise a customized Reasonable Accommodations Plan that will comprehensively provide a plan for a successful work experience appropriate to the challenge. Your ideas for accommodation may reflect conventional examples, but at least two should qualify as unusual or creative. Submit your recommendation with your rationales for each respective accommodation. If there is a reason why reasonable accommodation cannot be made, please specifically state your finding in your memo to the HR Director. In addition, to reasonable accommodation, please indicate if there are policies/procedures, if any, that would need to implement in the workplace. Make sure to include your plan, tailored to the employee, for ensuring that the interactive process is handled with confidence, competence and sensitivity. Suggestions: You may present a list of guidelines for the discussion, with particular reference to the challenge. Please make sure you cite appropriate sources and all references you have used to conduct your research.