Assess Listening Forrest Gump
Communication Practicum Project – Level Two: Assess Listening Forrest Gump
The movie I picked is Forrest Gump
Re-watch your movie then select a 10 minute scene and evaluate the listening techniques of the main characters. Point out the good listening techniques from the book, and assess the effectiveness of the perceived listening. Describe the following:
What was the topic which was being addressed?
What level of listening was being used?
What internal/external barriers to effective listening were observed?
Hypothesize how these barriers could be overcome.
If you were to counsel one of the lead characters, what listening goals would you give for him/her? Explain.
Cite all references correctly using APA.
Assess the culture of the characters in the movie:
What was the culture of the main characters of the movie?
How does the main characters culture relate to members of different cultures?
Was the main characters culture one that he/she was raised with or was it chosen by the character?
Find three elements concerning culture from your text and apply them to the movie, make sure you cite your source(s) using APA.
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