This assignment is tied to the two Communication Studies 121 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). At the end of the course, the successful student will be able to: Explain and analyze the stages of clos

This assignment is tied to the two Communication Studies 121 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).

At the end of the course, the successful student will be able to:

1. Explain and analyze the stages of close interpersonal relationships.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the stage model of interpersonal relationships by applying the model to a concrete example.

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Must use the required Template below.

Overview: Chapter 7 talks about the stages of interpersonal relationships (pg 378-385) and Table 7.1 (pg 379) summarizes the stages. Select a film or TV show that features ONE dyadic (two-person) relationship that goes through these THREE stages: Initiating, Integrating, and Terminating. You will discuss the relationship in detail in these stages.

TEMPLATE: (REQUIRED) [Use the Required Sections and Labels (labels are highlighted in GREEN and in bold italics). Example: Section 2: Introduction. Put your content right underneath each Section Label.

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Section 1: Introduction: (5 points) Briefly introduce your topic (the film or TV show) and the ONE relationship you will focus on _____________

Section 2: The Stages (5 points) List the ten stages of interpersonal relationships in Table 7.1._________________

Section 3: Application of the stage model to the selected relationship: (5 pts for this label)

Although there are ten stages, in the sections below, you will focus ONLY on these three stages: Initiating, Integrating, Terminating. Be sure to select a relationship that goes through these stages.

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*INITIATING (5 pts for this label)

In the sections below, include each number and label. Put your response to each one next to it.

1. (10 points) Definition: Define Initiating in your own words based on what it says in the textbook._____________
2. (35 points) Application: Describe what happens at this stage in the selected relationship in the film/TV show (100 word minimum) _______________
3. (10 points) Connecting #2 and #3: Explain how what happens in the relationship fits the definition of Initiating_____________________

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*INTEGRATING (5 pts for this label)

In the sections below, include each number and label. Put your response to each one next to it.

1. (10 points) Definition: Define Integrating in your own words based on what it says in the textbook._____________
2. (35 points) Application: Describe what happens at this stage in the selected relationship in the film/TV show (100 word minimum) _______________
3. (10 points) Connecting #2 and #3: Explain how what happens in the relationship fits the definition of Integrating____________________

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*TERMINATING (5 pts for this label)

In the sections below, include each number and label. Put your response to each one next to it.

1. (10 points) Definition: Define Terminating in your own words based on what it says in the textbook._____________
2. (35 points) Application: Describe what happens at this stage in the selected relationship in the film/TV show (100 word minimum) _______________
3. (10 points) Connecting #2 and #3: Explain how what happens in the relationship fits the definition of Terminating.

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Section 4: Concluding Remarks: (5 points) Be brief.