Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · CSU GE Area D7DescriptionCOMM 115 is an introductory course designed to analyze issues of gender and communication. Using a communication approach, the course examines theoretical and perspectives issues in gender construction by explaining the differences between gender, sex, and sexual orientation, and how gender, race, and class intersect with one another. Students explore the relationship between gender and communication as it relates to verbal and nonverbal communication. Students also learn to identify the perception of gendered communication from various standpoints, including those of heterosexual men and women as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (and/or questioning) individuals/ identities(LBGTQ).Anemphasisisplacedon improving communication skills by exploring the significance of gender in everyday communication interactions. 