LING 222 - Language and Gender (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

LANGUAGE AND GENDER
Component: Lecture
Explores various ways in which gender is reflected in language. Topics include sexism in language, sexist language and differences in the structural aspects of men’s and women’s language and conversational style. Emphasis on the social implications of these differences.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with WOMS 222.

University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically