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Technology and Interpersonal Relationships Debate: Embracing the Impact

Explore the influence of technology on interpersonal communication through a class debate. Discuss the positive and negative effects, considering self-disclosure, close relationships, and culture. Prepare notes for opening and closing arguments. Debate rules and order included. Engage in lively discussions on the impact of technology on human connections.

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Technology and Interpersonal Relationships Debate: Embracing the Impact

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  1. TECHNOLOGY Chapter 11; THE LAST CHAPTER!!!!!!!

  2. Catfish • Recap of Chapter 10 • Examples of small talk? • Nev and Abby • Role relationship or close relationship? Or both? • Instrumentality vs. Affection  any tension? • Autonomy vs. Connection  any tension? • Nev and Megan  Cost and rewards (Before the truth? After?) • Judgment vs. Acceptance  any tension? • Autonomy vs. Connection  any tension? • Nev and his brother  instrumentality vs. affection? • Discussion of Application Exercise #13 • Interpersonal relationships + technology • What did you take away from the film? • What was the underlying message? Do you agree? • Does technology positively or negatively impact interpersonal relationships?

  3. Interpersonal Comm + Technology • How do the two relate? • Does “technology” just refer to the Internet? • Convergence • Web 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 • Dark side vs. Bright Side? Current debate

  4. Let’s Debate! • Class debate addressing the following topic: • The impact of technology on interpersonal communication. • Topics discussed during the debate will include topics we have discussed in class (e.g. self disclosure, close relationships, culture) • One side will argue that technology has a positive impact; one side will argue that technology has a negative impact. Sides will be chosen randomly. • Use the rest of class to prepare (will also require prep outside of class; bring notes) • Debate takes place on Wednesday/Thursday (will take a few minutes before debate to finalize things) • Will count as Application Exercise #14

  5. Debate Rules and Order TOPIC: The impact of technology on interpersonal communication Side 1: Positive impact Side 2: Negative Impact Directions: Break large group into two different groups—each team (within the group) will take a specific topic. Also, assign someone to deliver the opening remarks and closing argument. You are not allowed to interrupt anyone while they are speaking. Decide – Who will make opening remarks? Who will make closing remarks? THREE ROUNDS

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