The group presentation about Japanese pop (J-Pop) or Japanese Rock (J-Rock) music are chosen by all members in our group, Japanese culture is known in the world to my pride. As a Japanese, I have done my best and understanding of J-Pop or J-Rock music to present to my members. Different styles of ideas may be appropriate at different stages in my group’s perspective. Ms. Jessica, who was interested in ‘Japanese culture’ that is an easy path to our relationship. And because there was no leader, we often stayed together at the school library to search for data, note it, exchange ideas, and so on, at times without class time.
According to Knapp’s relationship model, his relationship model explains how relationships grow and last and how they end. His model is categorized into ten different stages which come under two interrelating stages: Knapp's’ relationship escalation model and Knapp's relationship termination model. The stage of the relationship in my group, there are two stages to put into my group: Intensifying and Integration. When a relationship progresses, there will be misunderstands and conflicts, and the so “Indefinite relationship” might fail to persist such a like coming together.
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Knapp’s relationship escalation model: Between Intensifying and Integration + Intensifying - The relationship intensifies and becomes less formal.
Members will start revealing their personal information and will analyze the impression on the other person. They find various ways to nurture a relationship in order to strengthen interpersonal development such as gifts, spending more time together, asking for dates, expecting a relationship commitment
etc. + Integration - The people will start to make their relationship as much closer than before. In personal life people may fall in love or find a close friend. The level of intimacy can progress to a further relationship. Knapp’s relationship termination model: Differentiating + Differentiating - When people progress in a relationship, they sometimes due to other external pressures will start thinking individually rather than with the partner. They may start developing hobbies or other endeavors. The relationship will start to fade and the everlasting bond will be broken. The feeling of dislike is often expressed by the partners on their commitment. Both side of Knapp’s relationship models are necessary in our group. Although our group could gain many of the skills described above, it is hard to divide into many categories. With the question, “Has there been any conflicts either task oriented or personal and how There has been many topic suggested such as political, environmental, scientific issues of the world, etc. so we had a minor disagreement at the first time about these topics. But music is the topic that is easily felt, necessary, known for human and ‘J-rock or J-pop’ music recommended by me, and immediately approved by all members for the group presentation. I think that our group has not had any conflicts from the group formed. Coordinating the behavior of our group members in the interactions to reduces the chance of disagreement, no conflict among members, and ultimately, fosters a sense of unity, cohesion and good companionship between us. And since then we worked hard and united to accomplish the goal. During the working group, working in the organization cannot avoid the conflict, disagreement between the person and the other, even conflict. If these tensions are not resolved, there can be bad consequences for the organization, such as unresolved issues, bad relationships, and disrespect. When it is the direct cause of the disbandment of the group. - Evaluate the nature, origin of the conflict and anticipate the consequences. - Use a third person: The role of a third person is to mediate, make the two parties know each other better, understand the problem, and help them reconcile or compromise. Intermediaries must evaluate fair, objective, prestigious and win the trust of both parties. The third person here may be either the direct manager of the two parties or another person or group who is not directly involved in the conflict of the two groups. When standing in an objective position and without any benefit or harm, this third person is more likely to persuade people to listen to him or her. - Splitting the parties involved: When the conflict rises to the climax, the two sides have behaviors of lack of autonomy, the best solution now is to find ways to bring one or two sides out of conflict. Depending on the specific situation, use public or secret separation. At this point, both sides keep their views, always yourself to be right, so if we let the two sides discuss who is right or who is wrong that cannot solve the problem. When separated, give the two parties a time to rethink rather than criticize, and angry opponent. They can see things thoroughly and more appropriate. So they just keep their image and keep the relationship with the other. - When a situation of conflict breaks out suddenly, it is necessary to find out measures to stop conflict such as verbal action (command), ask for the intervention of the teacher, etc. The mediator should be perky, calm, objective and resolute. Moreover, the relationship of members in the organization will also be more cohesive, understand each other.
1. Music is a strictly local expression, rich in variety since each culture expresses affective differences through art, 2. Music is a poetic process--complex, vague, and irrational--based upon borrowed traditional musical materials (melodies, rhythms, forms, etc.), 3. Music is for a religious, elitist-class performer who can understand and appreciate its mysterious nature and power, 4. Music is played softly in intimate gatherings, 5. Music making is the activity of Everyman, exacting the talents of variously trained amateurs who, with industry and practice, decorate their recreation and leisure in moments of social intercourse.
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In Mark Knapp’s model of relationship development, there are 5 stages of romantic relationships coming together and 5 stages of romantic relationships coming apart. In this paper I will chose 4 stages to further explore. With each of the four stages I will use song lyrics to help analyze these stages. The first stage I have chosen to analyze is the stagnating stage and I used the song do I by Luke Bryan. Secondly, I chose the song falling for you by Colbie Caillet to help examine the intensifying stage. Third, I chose the integrating stage and I used the song from this moment on by Shania Twain featuring Bryan White to help interpret this stage. Lastly, I chose the song when I said I do by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman to explain the bonging stage of Mark Knapp’s model of relationship development.
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