nonverbal and symbolic behavior
nonverbal and symbolic behavior
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Symbolic Interactionist Perspective Media Analysis |
To focus on nonverbal and symbolic behavior, this assignment requires that you mute the volume of the television for a program’s duration.
Select a television program that you know contains social inequality or social class themes. Prepare a 750- to 1,250-word analysis of the program in which you complete the following: · Provide a brief introduction that includes the program’s title, describes the type of program, and explains which social theme you are addressing. · Describe and explain scenes that apply to the social theme. · Identify all observed body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture stances, modes of dress, nonverbal cues, symbols, and any other observed nonverbal forms of communication in the scenes. · Explain your interpretation of the meanings of the identified nonverbal communications and symbolism. · Summarize how these interpretations are important to the sociological understanding of your chosen social inequality or social class theme. · Suggest how your interpretation of the respective meanings might be generalized to society as a whole. · Provide a conclusion that summarizes the key points in your analysis. Format your analysis paper consistent with APA guidelines. |