<p>Seminar, four hours; discussion, one hour. Designed for College Honors students. Prior knowledge of any foreign language not required. Introduction to language from sociological perspective of gender. Use of research and examples primarily in English, Japanese, and Russian to explore nature of and stereotypes about male and female genderlects and gendered language, as reflected in lexicon, language behavior, phonetics and intonation, and language acquisition and linguistic change. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Honors Collegium

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The Honors Collegium is a series of courses with an interdisciplinary emphasis designed for students enrolled in College Honors.

Diversity — Letters and Science, Education and Information Studies, Music, Public Affairs

General Catalog

Language and Gender: Introduction to Gender Differences and Stereotypes

HNRS 10

5 units