COMM 372 - Gender Communication

This course explores communication differences related to identity, power, and social constructions of gender. The impact of gender on communication in various contexts will be explored, including: media, educational settings, workplace cultures, family, and personal relationships. The purpose of this course is to increase our ability to recognize how we construct meanings associated with sex and gender, how culture and social power shape these meanings, and how media and social institutions perpetuate these meanings. In addition, we will explore whether gender affects verbal and non-verbal communication styles and rituals.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Spring