COMM 217 - gender And Communication

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of ENGL 101. T h i s c o u r s e i s a n a n a l y s i s o f communication in terms of gender. Feminine ve rba l and non-ve rba l c o m m u n i c a t i o n p a t t e r n s w i l l b e compared and contrasted with masculine communication patterns. Students will examine how society, media, and culture influence gender. Further, the communication of women from various non-dominant cultures within the United States will be examined. Issues of sexism, sexual harassment, and racism will be explored. (CSU, UC, AVC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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