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ANTH 304 - Language, Gender and Sexual Identities


Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS, CD

This course examines the role of language in constructing gender identities. It privileges a cross-cultural approach, addressing studies done in linguistic anthropology, linguistics and sociolinguistics. The students consider some of the debates regarding gender differences in language use and explore their grounding in structures of power, authority and social inequality. The course offers an arena to reflect on the influence that ideologies of language have on practices connected to the representation of sexualities and expression of desire. The format is discussion oriented and students will conduct their own research on the topics addressed in class. Enrollment Limit: 30.

Instructor: V. Pagliai
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ANTH 204 or ANTH 251, or consent of instructor.


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