PURPOSE
Our goal in this course is to increase interpersonal communication competence. The purpose of this assignment is to determine what your Self-concept is, starting at the beginning of the course. Reflect upon how you grew up; and what communication patterns you experienced with your significant caregiver. Did your developmental experiences create a positive and healthy sense of Self, or an unhealthy negative sense of Self? Ultimately what is your Self-concept at this moment in time? This assignment consists of PART A and B. In part A you will answer the following questions/statements addressing your current concept of Self. In part B, you will answer the following questions/statements addressing how your concept of Self has changed based on your acquired knowledge and a new awareness of Self and Relational communication in this course.

GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Create an MSWord document entitled: Self-Concept Essay and Video with your name in the heading.
2. Provide a two-page, 12 pitch-font, and double-spaced essay containing the following information. I will accept a question and answer format. The following are some sample questions/statements. You can create additional or other questions if you wish.
   • What is my Self-concept right now? Has it changed from adolescence, how so?
   • Why do I have this concept of Self?
   • I am or am not satisfied with my current concept of Self…
   • I would like to change _ regarding my current concept of Self… • Others view my Self as ________.
3. Create a video, via YouTube, only, highlighting these answers. Check the video to ensure that the link is correct. If I am unable to open the video or cannot access the link, the assignment is late, and no credit can be earned. See the course syllabus.