"Eleven of us think he's guilty": Utilizing 12 Angry Men to teach symbolic convergence theory. Issue 4 (2nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Walton, Justin D.
• Is Part Of: Communication teacher. Volume 35:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 299
• Page End: 303
• Publication Date: 2021-10-02
• Subjects: Communication -- Periodicals; Oral communication -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 302.20711
• DOI: 10.1080/17404622.2021.1887907
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-4622

Abstract

Abstract : Courses: Group and Team Communication, Communication Theory, Rhetorical/Media Criticism. Objectives: The aims of this single-class activity are to (1) illustrate the basic concepts, processes, and properties of symbolic convergence theory; (2) apply fantasy theme analysis to the decision-making practices of a zero-history group; and (3) critically consider the communicative implications of fantasy chaining in the development of a shared group consciousness.