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HCOM100
Application Paper I OBJECTIVES: (1) To provide you with an opportunity to
integrate concepts from your readings and lecture notes on Chapter 1 – 7; (2) To present
you with a writing forum to apply some of the communication competence concepts to
yourself or in a significant relationship in an intentional or mindful manner. The
significant relationship can include: dating relationship, friendship, family relationship,
workplace relationship, or intercultural relationship etc. Each paper should include a title
page, be at least three pages to the bottom of the page in length (not including cover
page), typed double-spaced pages, Times New Roman, 12-pt. font 1 inch margins. See
back for paper format. The application paper is worth 15 points.
Possible Paper Themes: Please pick a theme from the following list and develop your
paper accordingly along with three clear concepts (under your paper topical theme) from
the chapter or lecture notes:
Chapter 1: Transactional/linear communication between my coworkers, friends, interpersonal
relationships. Communication contexts (cultural/situational/relational). Channels of
communication (text/email vs. face to face).
Chapter 2: How I perceive myself vs. how others perceive me. Cultural perceptions and
subjectivity. Schemas and how I am influenced by my communication “lens”. Fundamental
attribution error (selective perception). Stereotypes and cultural myopia. Self
concept/esteem/efficacy.
Chapter 3: Language and symbols. Denotative and Connotative meanings. Using ingroup
communication (slang/jargon). Gender language and contexts.
Chapter 4: Power of Nonverbal Communication. Oculesics, proxemics, chronemics, haptics,
Chapter 5: How my own culture transforms communication. Individualistic-High context and
Collectivistic-Low context culture experiences. Travelling and cultural communication.
paralanguage, technology and nonverbal communication (or lack of).
Chapter 6: Passive vs. Active listening, people/action/content/time oriented listeners. Listening
barriers.
Chapter 7: Relationships and communication. My personal communication experience in
relationships (coworkers, friends, family, dating, etc) related to the theories and concepts. Gender
differences, goals, online relationships. Dialectics (autonomy vs connection/openness vs
closedness/predictability vs novelty).
Paper Format Instructions (contd.):
COVER PAGE: Application Paper I: Give It an Attention-Grabbing Title
Your NAME, Department Major
Submitted to: Instructor Adrian Toomey, HCOM100, DATE
INTRODUCTION:
Justify the Importance of the Selected Paper Topic Theme
Describe the Three Concepts that You Will be Using under this Broad Topic Theme
Describe the Analytical Context (Self, or in a Significant Relationship) & Explain Why.
BODY:
Define & Explain Concept 1: Provide ample examples how you will practice this
concept in your real-life relationship situation. Bring in an outside source or quote or
new insight to help you to accomplish this goal.
Define & Explain Concept 2: Provide ample examples how you will practice this
concept in your real-life relationship situation. Bring in an outside source or quote or
new insight to help you to accomplish this goal.
Define & Explain Concept 3: Provide ample examples how you will practice this
concept in your real-life relationship situation. Bring in an outside source or quote or
new insight to help you to accomplish this goal.
CONCLUSION:
Identify Some Potential Barriers that might block you from attaining your
communication competence goals. How do you plan to manage these barriers or
roadblocks?
Identify Some Clear Benefits from practicing these three communication competence
concepts or skills.
Finale: What did you learn from writing this paper?
REFERENCES (only if applicable, not required): internet sources, journal articles, or
book chapters, APA Style.
Grading Expectations: College-level Paper – High-Quality Writing Style &
Substantive Ideas. Grading Criteria: A well-organized & well-structured paper/ Welldefined & well-developed communication concepts/ Clear and meaningful
communication examples or actions/ Tight integration between concepts and
applications/ Relevant & useful outside sources.