SWK 200 - Contemporary Gender Issues

Institution:

Gallaudet University

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This course is an elective that examines topics related to gender discrimination, and the traditional as well as the non-traditional roles assigned to females and males. Differences in communication patterns among women and men are also examined in terms of their expressions of emotions, closeness, intimacy, and autonomy. The course provides an opportunity for students to critically evaluate evidence for and against society's long held beliefs about acceptable behaviors and choices based on gender. More specifically, the variations in gender roles among Asian-American, Hispanic, Native American and African-American women and men are examined. A variety of writing assignments are included. Students complete weekly summaries of readings, critically evaluate contrasting perspectives on gender issues, and make presentations using handouts and overhead to convey their ideas about differences in values, copying styles and communication patterns among females and males. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gallaudet.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 651-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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