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Texts: Canary,
D. J., & Emmers-Sommers, T. M. (1997). Sex
and gender differences in personal relationships. New York: Guilford
Press.
Pipher, M. (1994). Reviving Ophelia: Saving the self of adolescent girls. New York: Ballantine. Pollack, W. (1998). Real boys: Rescuing our sons from the myths of boyhood. New York: Owl Books. Additional reading packet to be provided.
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Attendance: Attendance
of graduate classes is always expected. In order for this class to be
successful, your attendance and participation are imperative. This class
will be conducted as a seminar; we will all perform the roles of teachers
and learners simultaneously. You are responsible for keeping up with all
assigned readings. We will discuss the readings extensively as a class and
your comments will be welcome and expected. Late work will be lowered five
percentage points for each day late, beginning after class. For example,
if you do not show up to class on the day an assignment is due but turn it
in after class is over, your grade on that assignment will be lowered one
letter grade. If you turn it in the next day, your grade will be lowered
ten percentage points. You
should keep up with all of your work in this class. All papers should be
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Course
Description: This course
incorporates theory and research in the social and behavioral sciences to
examine how gender is culturally created and maintained through
communication and in our relationships. By the end of
this course, you will be expected to demonstrate: 1)
comprehension of the major theoretical perspectives and research
concerning gender and communication; 2)
an analytical awareness
of gendered behavior and gender issues; 3)
critical understanding
of the relationship between gender, class, and race; 4)
understanding of the essential role communication plays in cultural
constructions of gender (what it means to be female or male in our culture
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Academic
Misconduct: All
work should be uniquely your own in both word and thought. You should
correctly document all words and ideas belonging to others according to
APA (American Psychological Association) or MLA (Modern Language
Association) guidelines. This course is subject to university policies on
academic misconduct. For example, academic misconduct, including
plagiarism and cheating, will automatically result in a failing grade and
will be reported to the University. Please see the UNT Student Handbook
for explanations of UNT=s
policies. Access
Policy: Students needing accommodations should register
with UNT’s Office of Disability Accommodation (565-4323/University
Union, #318A). Please let me know if accommodations are necessary and I
will be happy to oblige. |
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Method
of Evaluation: Participation: This class will
be conducted as a seminar; you should complete all readings prior to class
and be prepared to comment on those readings in depth. Each week, you
should bring in questions and points of
interest related to the readings. In addition, you can bring in
newspaper clippings, or other items that add to our understanding of
gender and/or our culture’s understanding of gender. Reaction
Papers (3) and PowerPoint Presentation (1): Choose 4 of the
five areas this course is divided into (sex and gender; culture; race,
class, and gender; men and masculinity; women and femininity) to react to.
As you complete the readings, ask questions of the reading and then set
out to answer those questions in your reaction papers and presentation.
Your papers should be well-written, well-argued, and concise, consisting
of an introductory paragraph, 4-5 paragraphs of support/argument, include
brief transitions, and a concluding paragraph. You should use 10 academic
sources/research at a minimum. Research
Paper: Your primary and
final project in this class will involve conducting research in some area
of gender. For example, you can examine gender in organizations, in the
media, and distribute surveys
and conduct interviews to gauge how people feel about your topic. We will
discuss this assignment in much more depth. A:
368-400 |
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