COMS 207 - Communication and Race (4)

This course explores the theoretical and practical issues related to race and communication. More specifically, the course will explore the nuances of communicating race verbally and nonverbally. This includes topics such as identity construction and expression, language, history, and culture. Such an exploration will emphasize the intersectionality of minority oppression, including but not limited to class, gender, and ableism. Accordingly, communicating race in various social contexts (cultures) will be explored. Overall, students will work to think critically about the communication of race as it applies to their everyday life experiences and those of others in America. A supportive learning environment for students of any racial/ethnic and cultural background to discuss their experiences, thoughts, and perceptions of race and communication will be underscored.