ACOM 3315 - Gender Communication

Three credit hours.

An examination of gender constructs as they influence verbal and nonverbal interaction. Topics include the ways communication in families, schools, media, and society creates and perpetuates gender roles, and how socially created gender differences in public and private setting affect success, satisfaction, and self esteem. Focus on using major gender communication theories and concepts to develop a heightened awareness of gender issues that relate to human interaction.

Prerequisites: ACOM 1300, or declared minor in Gender Studies, or consent of the instructor.