Irreplaceable: Exploring identity and relationships through the discussion of invaluable personal objects. Issue 2 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Scharp, Kristina M.; Canfield, Clair
• Is Part Of: Communication teacher. Volume 31:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 107
• Page End: 111
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: Communication -- Periodicals; Oral communication -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 302.20711
• DOI: 10.1080/17404622.2017.1285414
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-4622

Abstract

Abstract : Courses: Interpersonal Communication, Family Communication, Relational Communication. Objectives: Students reflect on and discuss how personal objects are connected to their identity and relationships with others. This activity illustrates the ways course concepts such as relational metaphors, stories, rules, rituals, and other patterns of communication influence the meaning we ascribe to an object and how that object helps to construct beliefs about ourselves and important others. This exercise can also help students connect with each other in a supportive environment.