COMM 2135 Gender Communication and Culture
This course explores the many ways that gender and communication intersect and affect each other. Students will consider how gender attitudes and practices, past and current, influence personal notions of what it means to be female and male, and beyond that, what it means to be feminine and masculine. This course is a blend of lecture, discussion, and application exercises to familiarize students with the concept of gender and its role in communication. (3 lect.)
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Major Topics
- Studying Gender Communication
- Developing Gender Roles and Identities
- Verbal Styles of Gendered Expression
- Nonverbal Styles of Gendered Expression
- Gendered Perception and Listening Styles
- Gender Communication and Friendships
- Gender Communication and Romance
- Gender Communication and Family
- Gender Communication in Education
- Gender Communication in the Workplace
- Gender in Media and Technology
- Conflict, Power, and Gender Violence
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Explain the relationship between gender and communication.
2. Describe the differences between gender and sex.
3. Explain the role of social construction in gendered communication.
4. Examine gender and communication in a variety of contexts including family, friends, intimacy, the media, education, and the workplace.
5. Critically analyze the portrayal and expectations of gender roles and communication.
Other Information
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