Introducing Communication Theory (6th edition) by West & Turner. Please note that these readings were also included in your pre-requisite course COM 3003: Principles of Communication Studies. Due to the volume of reading required and timing for this module (two full weeks), please be mindful of time management. Chapter 13: Social Information Processing Theory (pp. 218-236) [18 pages] Chapter 21: Agenda Setting Theory (pp. 355-368) [13 pages] Chapter 22: Spiral of Silence Theory (pp. 369-386) [17 pages] Chapter 23: Uses & Gratifications Theory (pp. 387-402) [15 pages] Chapter 24: Cultivation Theory (pp. 403-419) [16 pages] Instructions Respond to all of the discussion prompts below. Each response must contain the following: A minimum of 250 words (500 maximum) Appropriate in-text and end-of-answer citations according to APA format for the course textbook and any external sources references. Refer to the UNF Library Citation GuideLinks to an external site. for information on how to create APA citations. Failure to appropriately cite content will result in an automatic score of zero for this discussion. In addition, please be mindful of your writing mechanics, quality of writing, depth, detail, clarity, and organization. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to think critically and creatively about the application of course material. Respond to posts from at least two (2) classmates within 72 hours of the deadline. Discussion Prompts Please respond to all of the prompts below. : Which one of the mediated communication theories resonated with you the most, and why? Please apply the theory to an example from your personal experience. Describe your example in detail, and clearly explain how the theory is demonstrated in your example. : Apply one of the communication theories (separate from the theory discussed in the previous prompt) to an example from a source of infotainment (popular press, mass media, social media, etc). Please summarize your example in clear detail, and describe how the theory is demonstrated in your artifact/example.
