COMM 237 - Communication and Gender

COMM 100Z  or COMM 111Z  or COMM 218Z  

Course Description: Examines communication similarities and differences as related to gender and sex. More specifically, this class explores the relationship between one’s sex, sexual preference, and gender identity with cultural and social expectations towards the creation and management of meaning. Gender issues to be explored include the dimensions of power, cultural and social values, language use, nonverbal communication, conflict resolution, and romance. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT).

Course meets Cultural Literacy requirement on the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer: Yes

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Explain how sex or gender identification affects self-perception.
• CLO#2: Identify the social, cultural, and media influences on gender roles and expectations. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#3: Identify gender-related differences in language use and/or meaning.
• CLO#4: Describe how one’s sex or sexual identity affects romance and/or relationship behavior.
• CLO#5: Recognize and describe gender-based tendencies for handling conflict and negotiation.
• CLO#6: Recognize and describe social issues related to sex (and gender identity) and discrimination.