Communications Question

Textbook: The Communication CapstoneThe Communication Inquiry and Theory Experience
by Brian H. Spitzberg, Daniel J. Canary, Heather E. Canary
Point Value: 50 Points
Purpose/Description: Show understanding of concepts covered in class or the
textbook by identifying song lyrics that relate to what we have learned and discuss how
these concepts relate to the songs you have chosen. You cannot use the same theory
or concept for more than one song. You may use the same artist more than once, but
you cannot use the same song more than once. You will turn in 12 songs/concepts.
NOTE: You may not use more than one song written by Nickelback or Justin Bieber.
Doing so will result in a significant point deduction and loss of personal respect for you
as a student and human being.
For each song you must include:
● Song Title, Artist
● The specific portion of the lyrics you are discussing (I don’t need all the lyrics)
● A 2-3 sentence (~.25 page) reflection that focuses on why the song’s lyrics
are an example of the concept/theory you chose.
Format: Please fill in the template on the next page for each of your songs/concepts.
Be sure that you follow these guidelines:
● When writing about how the song and lyrics relate to the course concept or
theory, please bold the course concept or theory you are using and please
quote specific portions of the lyrics that specifically relate to that concept.
● Either Single or Double Spaced – Please choose one and be consistent.
● Times New Roman font
● 12 Point font size
● 1-inch margins on all sides
● No title page is required for this assignment
● Include Student’s Names on First Line of First Page – Use Template Starting
on the Next Page
Example
SONG ONE
Song Title: Chasing Cars
Artist: Snow Patrol
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
“If I lay here,
If I just lay here,
Would you lie with me,
and just forget the world”
Reflection:
This song relates to Affection Exchange Theory and other concepts about affection
and social support we have covered this semester. Specifically, Affection Exchange
Theory notes that we can express affection to someone either verbally, nonverbally
without words, or through socially supportive actions. The lyric, “If I just lay here, would
you lie with me and just forget the world,” is an example of nonverbal affection and how
it can be enough to provide relief from the stress and anxiety we face. Affectionate
displays do not always have to be expressed verbally, and sometimes it is just enough
to be next to someone who cares.
THE MIX TAPE
SONG ONE
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG TWO
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG THREE
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG FOUR
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG FIVE
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG SIX
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG SEVEN
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG EIGHT
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG NINE
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG TEN
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG ELEVEN
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection:
SONG TWELVE
Song Title:
Artist:
Specific Lyrics Being Discussed:
Reflection: