WGST 4300 - Communication Theories of Sexuality

3 hours (1;0;2)

Examines the ways in which sexuality is constituted through (public) discourses. Uses critical theories to investigate rhetorics that sustain multiple and intersecting sexual identities and gender performances; and apply to everyday experiences with popular culture. Topics addressed include the rhetorical construction and disciplining of hetornormativity, homonormativity, heterosexual and queer sexualities, as well as performances of masculinity and femininity.

Prerequisite(s): Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140 or WGST 2100.

Same as COMM 4540.