Theoretical Review Paper_Examples of Topics ^
Theory and Topic Examples:
Here are some theories and topics that other students have previously chosen for their papers. Please create your own topic as these are just examples from previous students.
Intrapersonal Context
• Symbolic Interactionism (theory), intrapersonal communication (communication context), and self-esteem among college students (situation or issue from everyday life).
• Expectancy Violations Theory, intrapersonal communication, and employer/employee relationships (situation or issue from everyday life)
Interpersonal Context
• Uncertainty Reduction Theory, interpersonal communication (or intrapersonal communication), and dating
• Social Exchange Theory, interpersonal communication, and effects on sales and entrepreneurship
Group and/or Organizational Context
• Groupthink, group/organizational communication, and what happens when generating ideas in work groups
• Organizational Information Theory, and how policies may evolve
Culture and Diversity
• Face-Negotiation Theory, interpersonal communication, and effects on sales or negotiations at work
• Communication Accommodation Theory, interpersonal communication, and in-group/out-group dynamics at the University or work
Public and Media/Mass Communication Context
• Rhetorical theory, mass communication and its relationship to performance (theater, spoken word poetry, rap)
• Agenda Setting Theory, mass communication, and how the news station you watch shapes (and/or is shaped by) political beliefs
