Rhetoric of Gender in Relationships

RHMS 332 Rhetoric of Gender in Relationships

How gendered identities and relationships are rhetorically constructed through everyday interaction. Role of rhetoric in social scientific study of gender and interaction. Survey of theories and empirical research on gender similarities and differences in communication with attention both to the explanations given as well as the rhetorical strategies scholars use to persuade.   Prerequisites: RHMS 100 or GEND 200.  Restrictions: Sophomore standing required.

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