COMM 150 Week 1 Discussion | Communication Assignment Help | Franklin University

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

·         Content - accuracy, relevance, and depth: 12 points

·         Effectiveness - writing style, appropriateness to purpose and audience, tone, flow/readability, clarity, organization, progression: 8 points

·         Note that points will be deducted for failing to meet the requirements of error-free mechanics and format criteria.

 

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