Gran Torino

Topic: Gran Torino

Number of sources: 2

Writing Style: APA

Type of document: Essay

Number of Pages: 3 (Double Spaced)

Category: Communications and Media

Language Style: English (U.S.)

Order Instructions:

Assignment

In this assignment, you will write a 3-5 page paper, which should include answering the discussion questions (listed below). Conceptualize and answer these questions under the light of intercultural communication. That means that the answers should tie in with the significance of intercultural communication, and how it has influenced the characters in this movie.
This paper should be written in an APA-Style format. Your paper will be evaluated on the following:
• Content
• Grammar
• Structure and mechanics
• Relevance to the topic(s)

Each essay will be submitted to Turnitin, via the Dropbox link in Canvas.
Cover pages, abstracts, and works cited do not count towards the page count

Discussion Questions

  1. Analyze Walt’s process of adapting to cultural diversity (Ch. 4). Identify difference between Walt’s culture and the Hmong people.
  2. Looking closely at Walt’s communications style, how would you describe his verbal communication skills versus of Thao and Sue? What are the meanings and purposes Walt attaches to talk?
  3. How does Walt view friendship different than Thao and Sue? What strategies are different between them in initiating and maintaining friendships?