12 Angry Men Discussion Questions
writing assignment 1
12 ANGRY MEN
(25 points total)
Instructions:
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your knowledge and comprehension of the small group communication concepts we have discussed thus far by identifying examples and applying the concepts to the movie we watched in class. In your small groups, type out your answers for each of the following questions. Be specific and detailed in your responses, using concepts and terms from the textbook and providing specific examples from the movie. Cite all sources you use and all information you borrow (such as the textbook).
Due date: * October 9th, 2012 * Submit a hard copy in class (1 submission per group) * Attach a grading rubric to the back of your assignment * Submit the same assignment electronically into Turnitin.com on or before the day you submit your hard copy. * Be sure that only one person from your group submits your paper. Multiple submissions of the same assignment will show up as plagiarism.
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6QhKPZDZTE Discussion questions:
1. What techniques does Juror 8 use to change the other jurors’ minds and votes? Specifically, discuss and describe how the minority opinion prevailed over the majority opinion in the movie. 2. How did the jurors combat groupthink? Specifically, describe what the jurors said and did to combat groupthink. 3. Discuss the brainstorming, deliberation and group decision making process that went on among the jurors. What techniques can you apply to your own group to ensure that discussion is thorough and all group members participate in discussion? 4. Identify variables that make discussion and decision making difficult and provide examples from the movie. Then explain how your own group can overcome these difficulties should you encounter them in your own
12 ANGRY MEN
(25 points total)
Instructions:
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your knowledge and comprehension of the small group communication concepts we have discussed thus far by identifying examples and applying the concepts to the movie we watched in class. In your small groups, type out your answers for each of the following questions. Be specific and detailed in your responses, using concepts and terms from the textbook and providing specific examples from the movie. Cite all sources you use and all information you borrow (such as the textbook).
Due date: * October 9th, 2012 * Submit a hard copy in class (1 submission per group) * Attach a grading rubric to the back of your assignment * Submit the same assignment electronically into Turnitin.com on or before the day you submit your hard copy. * Be sure that only one person from your group submits your paper. Multiple submissions of the same assignment will show up as plagiarism.
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6QhKPZDZTE Discussion questions:
1. What techniques does Juror 8 use to change the other jurors’ minds and votes? Specifically, discuss and describe how the minority opinion prevailed over the majority opinion in the movie. 2. How did the jurors combat groupthink? Specifically, describe what the jurors said and did to combat groupthink. 3. Discuss the brainstorming, deliberation and group decision making process that went on among the jurors. What techniques can you apply to your own group to ensure that discussion is thorough and all group members participate in discussion? 4. Identify variables that make discussion and decision making difficult and provide examples from the movie. Then explain how your own group can overcome these difficulties should you encounter them in your own