Project I – Love Is Blind

This assignment is based on the first 18.47min of Love is Blind S1 E1 ONLY and asks you to use concepts from Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
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Project I Love is BLind
I. 1.1 Forms of Communication
Which of the five forms of communication is shown in this segment of Love is Blind?
First define the form(s), then explain how the show exemplifies the form(s) of communication you chose. Refer to specific moments in the segment to illustrate your point.
II. 2.1 The Communication Process
Which of the three models of communication best describe the interactions between participants?
First define the model(s) and for each model. Then explain how the set-up of love is Love is Blind is a good example of the chosen model(s). If you are choosing more than one model, please explain your reasons.
III. 2.2 Communication Meets Needs
Which of the four needs is/are fulfilled during the communication between the participants? First define the need(s), then explain with specific examples of interactions between the men and women which need(s) are met.
IV. 2.2 Rules and Norms
Find two examples of “phatic communication” between a man and a woman in the 18:27minute segment of Love is Blind.
Name the speaker
Copy the short exchange word for word
Explain how this exchange is an example of phatic communication and the purpose of using phatic communication.
V. 2.3 Developing Competence
Find one example of “unconscious incompetence” in an interaction between a man and a woman.
Name the two speakers
Copy the exchange word for word
Explain what makes the exchange an example of “unconscious incompetence.”
BONUS questions – Choose ONE –
VI. Communication Has Ethical Implications
Find an example of what you would consider an example of unethical communication.
1. Name the speakers
2. Copy what you consider unethical communication.
Explain what makes the speaker’s comment unethical
VII. What would happen?
Based on what you know so far about communication, what would happen if the participants asked the same questions while seeing the other person? Please use concepts from chapter 1 and 2 to illustrate your point.

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