Gender, Power, and Language

Undergraduate

This course makes visible the politics hidden in the English language. Students learn how to identify and challenge aspects of language structure and use which perpetuate power and privilege. Topics include naming, slang, metaphor, grammar rules, and humour. (Prerequisite: Semester 3 standing or above and one Women's and Gender Studies course or consent of the instructor.) (Can be taken for either Social Science or Arts credit.)