Short essay #1
Worth 16 points
Think of a conflict you have been through or have witnessed closely. Analyze the
interaction using ten concepts specifically related to conflict management.
The outline should follow this pattern:
I. Introduction: A paragraph that provides a brief summary of the conflict. Who are the
disputants? What are the relevant details regarding the backstory? How does this meet the
definition of conflict in the text?
II. Body: Analyze the conflict applying concepts to the dispute. Make sure the various
interactions clearly illustrate the concepts you are identifying. Remember to define each
term that you use. We spent a significant time discussing the concepts from the following
list, but you may use others we did not cover as well.
Conflict myths
Conflict metaphors
Various types of conflict
Simple, pseudo, instrumental, expressive, ego conflict
Analyzing and managing your conflict (journal)
TRIP goals
Styles of conflict
Power definition
Various types of power (text)
RICE
A relational theory of power
The four phases of community mediation
Anger management methods, or tips
Conflict management skills (text)
The Four Horseman (Goffman)
The constructive complaint (Goffman)
III. Conclusion: Review the conflict and identify how you could “do” this conflict
differently. I want some clear analysis that offers specific improvements to statements
that were made and/or actions that were taken during the conflict. Ultimately, what did
you learn from this analysis.
This response must meet the following requirements: Three-five pages typewritten, 1”
margins, single-spaced, and 12 font. The ten concepts that you include can be used in the
introduction, body, and/or conclusion.
2. Short Essay #2
Worth 14 points (Total points for parts 1 and 2)
Part 1: How do you describe your self-concept?
Part 2: What is your assessment of your self-esteem?
These are closely related terms, however. understanding that self-concept is the
description of who you are while self-esteem is the evaluation of who you are (selfworth).
The response to Part One should follow this pattern of organization:
Part One Self-concept
I. Introduction
What is your self-concept at the present time?
II. Body
What were the causal factors in the development of your self-concept? Identify at least
five to ten concepts. Remember to define each term that you use. We spent a significant
time discussing the terms from the following list, but you may use others we did not
cover as well.
Dr, Baxter’s Inevitable Contradictions
Dr. Dweck’s Fixed and Growth MIndset
Communication Competence
Content and Relational dimensions of I.C.
Theories of Mediated I.C.
Hyper-personal Relationships
Online Communication Competence
Dr. Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence
Our Many Selves (Dr. William James)
How self-concept develops
Looking Glass Self (Dr. Cooley)
Facework (Preventative and Corrective)
Improving self-esteem
Self disclosure
The Perception Process
Definition of culture
Co-cultures
Cultural patterns/taxonomies (Hall, Hofstede)
Three levels of culture
Definition of intercultural communication
Definitions of:
Race
Ethnicity
Ethnocentrism
Prejudice
Stereotyping
Discrimination
Racism
Adapting to others
Culture shock
The U and W curves
Intercultural Communication competence
Improving Intercultural Communication competence
Cultural relativism and universalism
Acculturation (assimilation, separation, integration, and marginalization)
Listening styles
Listening barriers
A root cause of anger
The zone of effectiveness
Empathic listening
Enhancing Empathic Responding Skills
Theories of Interpretation (Impression Formation, Implicit Personality, Attribution,
Causal Attribution, Standpoint)
Halo and Horn effect
Barriers to accurate perception
Perception checking
The impact of culture/co-cultures on the Perception Process
Social Decentering/ Other orientation
Conclusion:
What were the most significant insights that you identified in this analysis?
The response to part one must meet the following requirements: Two-three pages
typewritten, 1” margins, single-spaced, and 12 font. The five to ten concepts that you
include can be used in the introduction, body, and/or conclusion.
The response to Part Two should follow this pattern of organization:
Part Two: Self-Esteem
I. Introduction
What is your assessment of your self-esteem at the present time?
II. Body
What were the causal factors in the development of your self-esteem? Identify at least
five to ten concepts. Remember to define each term that you use. We spent a significant
time discussing the terms from the following list, but you may use others we did not
cover as well.
Dr, Baxter’s Inevitable Contradictions
Communication Competence
Content and Relational dimensions
Theories of Mediated Interpersonal Communication
Hyper-personal Relationships
Online Communication Competence
Dr. Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence
Our Many Selves (Dr. William James)
How self-concept develops
Looking Glass Self (Dr. Cooley)
Facework (Preventative and Corrective)
Improving self-esteem
Self disclosure
The Perception Process
Definition of culture
Co-cultures
Cultural patterns/taxonomies (Hall, Hofstede)
Three levels of culture
Definition of intercultural communication
Definitions of:
Race
Ethnicity
Ethnocentrism
Prejudice
Stereotyping
Discrimination
Racism
Adapting to others
Culture shock
The U and W curves
Intercultural Communication competence
Improving Intercultural Communication competence
Cultural relativism and universalism
Acculturation (assimilation, separation, integration, and marginalization)
Listening styles
Listening barriers
A root cause of anger
The zone of effectiveness
Empathic listening
Enhancing Empathic Responding Skills
Theories of Interpretation (Impression Formation, Implicit Personality, Attribution,
Causal Attribution, Standpoint)
Halo and Horn effect
Barriers to accurate perception
Perception checking
The impact of culture/co-cultures on the Perception Process
Social Decentering/ Other orientation
Conclusion:
What were the most significant insights that you identified in this analysis? How can you
improve your self-esteem? Explain.
The response to Part Two must meet the following requirements: Two-three pages
typewritten, 1” margins, single-spaced, and 12 font. The five to ten concepts that you
include can be used in the introduction, body, and/or conclusion.
Grading Criteria for both Question One and Two (30 points possible):
Content: 20 points
Did you identify the required number of concepts complete with accurate examples?
Were the examples you used to illustrate the terms clear?
Structure: 5 points
Did you develop each part of the response? Was there a clear introduction, body and
conclusion? Did you meet the requirement for each part?
Written work: 5 points
Were there obvious typos, misspellings, sentence fragments that could have easily been
corrected by proofreading the paper?
Were the layout requirements met:
Was the paper typed? Including 12 font, and 1” margins?