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**## COM200-InterpersonalCommunicationFINALPROJECT-SPR2026-2.pdf**
FINAL PROJECT
Final Exam Assignment: Understanding the Role of Film in Communication as
a Society and in Culture
Overview
For your final exam, you will explore the significant role of film in shaping
communication within society and culture. Your project will consist of two
components: a PowerPoint presentation and a research paper. This assignment aims
to deepen your understanding of how films reflect and influence interpersonal
communication and cultural norms.
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Assignment Components
1. PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: Create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your findings from the
research paper and highlights key concepts regarding the role of film in
communication.
Requirements:
Length: 10-12 slides (not including title and references slides).
Content:
• Title Slide: Include your name, course title, and date.
• Introduction Slide: Briefly introduce the topic and its importance.
• Key Concepts: At least 4 slides discussing major themes (e.g.,
representation, stereotypes, communication methods).
• Case Studies: 2 slides analyzing specific films and their impact on societal
communication.
• Conclusion Slide: Summarize the main points and implications for
understanding interpersonal communication.
• References Slide: Include citations for all sources used in the presentation.
-Design: Use a professional layout, consistent fonts, and color schemes. Include
images or clips where appropriate to enhance understanding.
-Presentation: Be prepared to present your slides in class, explaining your research
and findings clearly and engagingly.
2. Research Paper
Objective: Write a scholarly paper that examines the relationship between film and
interpersonal communication in society and culture.
Requirements:
• Length: 4 pages (double-spaced, excluding the Works Cited page).
• Formatting: Follow MLA guidelines for formatting, including:
o 1-inch margins
o 12-point Times New Roman font
o Header with your last name and page number
o Title centered (not bold or underlined)
• Content:
o Introduction: Introduce your thesis statement and the scope of your
paper.
o Body Paragraphs:
▪ Discuss how films serve as a medium for communication and
cultural expression.
▪ Analyze specific examples of films that illustrate the impact of
communication on social issues (e.g., identity, race, gender).
▪ Explore the role of film as a reflection or shaper of cultural norms
and interpersonal relationships.
o Conclusion: Reflect on the implications of your findings for
understanding communication in contemporary society.
Citations: Use at least 4 scholarly sources (books, journal articles, or reputable
websites) in addition to the films you analyze. All sources must be cited in MLA
format both in-text and in the Works Cited page.
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Submission Guidelines
• Due Date: May 7, 2026, by 11:59pm
• Format: Submit the PowerPoint presentation as a .pptx file and the research
paper as a .docx file.
• Grading Criteria:
o Clarity and depth of analysis in both the presentation and paper.
o Adherence to formatting and length requirements.
o Quality of research and use of scholarly sources.
o Engagement and professionalism in the presentation.
\_\_\_________________________________________________________________
Additional Resources
• MLA Formatting Guide: [Purdue OWL MLA
Formatting]
(https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_a
nd_style_guide/general_format.html)
• Presentation Tips: Consider reviewing resources on effective presentation
skills.
\_\_\_________________________________________________________________
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification on the
assignment! Good luck, and I look forward to your insights on the role of film in
interpersonal communication!
[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)
[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)
**## COM200-InterpersonalCommunicationFINALPROJECT-SPR2026-2.pdf**
FINAL PROJECT
Final Exam Assignment: Understanding the Role of Film in Communication as
a Society and in Culture
Overview
For your final exam, you will explore the significant role of film in shaping
communication within society and culture. Your project will consist of two
components: a PowerPoint presentation and a research paper. This assignment aims
to deepen your understanding of how films reflect and influence interpersonal
communication and cultural norms.
\_\_\__________________________________________________________________
Assignment Components
1. PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: Create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your findings from the
research paper and highlights key concepts regarding the role of film in
communication.
Requirements:
Length: 10-12 slides (not including title and references slides).
Content:
• Title Slide: Include your name, course title, and date.
• Introduction Slide: Briefly introduce the topic and its importance.
• Key Concepts: At least 4 slides discussing major themes (e.g.,
representation, stereotypes, communication methods).
• Case Studies: 2 slides analyzing specific films and their impact on societal
communication.
• Conclusion Slide: Summarize the main points and implications for
understanding interpersonal communication.
• References Slide: Include citations for all sources used in the presentation.
-Design: Use a professional layout, consistent fonts, and color schemes. Include
images or clips where appropriate to enhance understanding.
-Presentation: Be prepared to present your slides in class, explaining your research
and findings clearly and engagingly.
2. Research Paper
Objective: Write a scholarly paper that examines the relationship between film and
interpersonal communication in society and culture.
Requirements:
• Length: 4 pages (double-spaced, excluding the Works Cited page).
• Formatting: Follow MLA guidelines for formatting, including:
o 1-inch margins
o 12-point Times New Roman font
o Header with your last name and page number
o Title centered (not bold or underlined)
• Content:
o Introduction: Introduce your thesis statement and the scope of your
paper.
o Body Paragraphs:
▪ Discuss how films serve as a medium for communication and
cultural expression.
▪ Analyze specific examples of films that illustrate the impact of
communication on social issues (e.g., identity, race, gender).
▪ Explore the role of film as a reflection or shaper of cultural norms
and interpersonal relationships.
o Conclusion: Reflect on the implications of your findings for
understanding communication in contemporary society.
Citations: Use at least 4 scholarly sources (books, journal articles, or reputable
websites) in addition to the films you analyze. All sources must be cited in MLA
format both in-text and in the Works Cited page.
\_\_\_________________________________________________________________
Submission Guidelines
• Due Date: May 7, 2026, by 11:59pm
• Format: Submit the PowerPoint presentation as a .pptx file and the research
paper as a .docx file.
• Grading Criteria:
o Clarity and depth of analysis in both the presentation and paper.
o Adherence to formatting and length requirements.
o Quality of research and use of scholarly sources.
o Engagement and professionalism in the presentation.
\_\_\_________________________________________________________________
Additional Resources
• MLA Formatting Guide: [Purdue OWL MLA
Formatting]
(https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_a
nd_style_guide/general_format.html)
• Presentation Tips: Consider reviewing resources on effective presentation
skills.
\_\_\_________________________________________________________________
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification on the
assignment! Good luck, and I look forward to your insights on the role of film in
interpersonal communication!
[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)
[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)