COMM 150 Week 1 Discussion | Communication Assignment Help | Franklin University
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COMM 150 Week 1 Discussion | Communication Assignment Help | Franklin University
Discussion 1
Action Items
1.
Watch the film clip
from Liar Liar (Weekly Matinee) in Reading &
Preparation.
Film Summary: Fletcher Reede is a fast-talking attorney--and a habitual
liar. He has misused the concept of identity management to justify dishonesty
in his personal and business affairs. Reede's five-year-old son wishes that his
father cannot tell a lie for just one day, and miraculously the wish comes
true.
2.
Answer each of these
questions:
a.
In what ways does
Fletcher Reede exhibit communication incompetence?
b.
Would you describe
Fletcher Reede as a high self-monitor or a low self-monitor? Why?
c.
Cite two examples of
Fletcher Reede's simultaneous verbal and nonverbal communication. Are they in
unison or divided? How might his communication style affect the receiver?
d.
What does this scene
suggest about the famous maxim, "Honesty is always the best policy"?
Submission Instructions
Post your responses by clicking the Discuss tool
and posting to the topic "Matinee 1" by Thursday and
respond to two other postings.
Grading Rubric
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Content - accuracy,
relevance, and depth: 12 points
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Effectiveness -
writing style, appropriateness to purpose and audience, tone, flow/readability,
clarity, organization, progression: 8 points
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Note that points will
be deducted for failing to meet the requirements of error-free mechanics and
format criteria.