Communication 288 - Gender, Sex & Representation

This course will examine the relationship between commercialized systems of representation and the way that gender and sexuality are thought of and organized in the culture. In particular, we will look at how commercial imagery impacts upon gender identity and the process of gender socialization. Central to this discussion will be the related issues of sexuality and sexual representation (and the key role played by advertising).

COMM 288 is being offered in both an in-person and an online mode. Students in either section can choose to either come to the in-person class on Monday/Wednesday or can watch the lectures on-line, or some mixture of the two. ALL students have to take three in-person exams on campus during the semester (on dates to be announced).