Communication Accomodation Theory
Definition: seeks to explain and predict when, how, and why individuals engage in interactional adjustments with others
seeks to explain and predict when, how, and why individuals engage in interactional adjustments with others
For my film I will be showing how identity is a performance or an act because my character is two sided as he is seen to be smart and a good kid from the perspective of his parents, but in reality is quite the opposite. In my english class, I learned about convergence and divergence which is also very important for the communication accomodation theory.
Convergence: When a person changes their language to match the people around them. Typically done for approval and to be liked. In the case of my protagonist, Oliver, he will converge to the formal behavior of his parents when he is around them and will converge to the informal behavior of his friends when around them.
Divergence: Divergence is the exact opposite of convergence. Divergence is when a person changes their language to contrast from the people around them. The divergence from Oliver will come directly to the perspective of the audience because they will see the two sides of Oliver.
Sources:
Drew, C. (2023, October 25). Communication accommodation theory (definition & examples). Helpful Professor. https://helpfulprofessor.com/communication-accommodation-theory/
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