COMM 2210 - Gender Communication

3 Credit(s)

This course examines the different forms of communication surrounding gender and how gender identity is socially constructed. The course explores communication theories about gender in various contexts: family, academia, media and advertisements, business, and personal experiences. Students will gain a foundational understanding of diverse frameworks used to analyze gender issues and develop communication skills to enhance relationships. Finally, students will analyze gender communication and its various forms (i.e., nonverbal, verbal) to understand how gender is constructed. Although the course will focus primarily on U.S. society, some historical and global issues of gender will also be explored.

Prerequisite(s): COMM 1100 or COMM 3200; and WRIT 1101