RHE 360 Gender and Communication As a culture we often we take
gender for granted. Yet, we live in a culture where men and
women are molded and shaped by communicative practices and mass-
mediated representations that generate our ideals of masculinity
and femininity. This class examines this process—providing a
platform for students to reflect upon gender formation and
develop a theoretical vocabulary for describing this process. By
the end of the semester class participants will develop a more
sophisticated understanding of the manner in which gendered
messages and practices have shaped perceptions of their symbolic
universe.