COMM 316: Gender, Discourse and Power
Course Description
Explores gender issues through the framework of public discourse and power dynamics. This course analyzes the public vocabularies through which we understand contemporary issues, examines the interests served by such discourses, and invites discussion on alternative language choices. Cross-listed: COMM 316/WG STDS 316. Prerequisite or Corequisite for Communication Major/Minor: COMM 219Q1 or 219 or instructor consent. Prerequisite for Women’s & Gender Studies Major/Minor: WG STDS 201 or instructor consent.