FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

INC271 (INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION)

OCT 23 – FEB 24

GROUP ASSIGNMENT 1
ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINE
(Chapter 5, 6, 7 & 8)

1. Students need to form a group maximum of 5-6 people per group.

2. The assignment requires to be formatted as follows:

Must be according to the questions provided in this guideline.

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Must be presented in a typed format.

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The content must be typed using Arial font, font size 11.
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Each question or heading must be indicated in bold Arial, font size 11.
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Spacing between lines should be double-spaced.

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All sources of references (3 minimum) must be acknowledged using APA style.

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Insert the paging number at the bottom right of each page as well.
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Citation is compulsory. i.e. (Shane and Bohlander, 2013), etc.

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The assignment should not exceed 10 pages.

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4. Based on the chapter that you have learned answer the following questions:
a) Describe the potential for misinterpretation in nonverbal communication. Provide examples of your situations where nonverbal signals were misunderstood and what

are the factors contributing to these misunderstandings (7 marks).

b) Discuss the role of active listening in resolving conflicts. Provide an example of a conflict you've witnessed or experienced and how active listening could have

improved the situation (7 marks).

c) Explain the impact of self-awareness on emotional competence. How does knowing and understanding your own emotions contribute to better communication with

others? (7 marks).
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
INC271 (INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION)
OCT 23 – FEB 24

d) Think about your relationships with friends and family members. Share specific instances where self-disclosure played a crucial role in building trust, intimacy, or

resolving conflicts. Discuss your decision-making process in choosing what to disclose and when (7 marks).

Notes:

Please submit this assignment to your respective lecturer.