PCC/ CCOG / MSD

Course Content and Outcome Guide for MSD 198A

Date:
04-JUL-2007
Posted by:
Rebecca Robinson
Course Number:
MSD 198A
Course Title:
Male/Female Comm Differences
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture hours:
10
Lecture/Lab hours:
0
Lab hours:
0
Special Fee:
 

Course Description

Understanding the other's ways of talking is a giant leap across the communication gap between women and men and a giant step toward opening lines of communication.

Intended Outcomes for the course

  • Use an understanding of perception and sterotypes to build rapport in work and personal relationships.
  • Modify personal belief system to incorporate appreciation and respect for male and femaile communication style differences.
  • Use sensitivity in presenting and interpreting nonverbal signals to creat better work and personal relationships.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Various individual and/or group skill-building activities such as role-plays, case studies, or other exercises geared toward critical analysis of course concepts.
  • Written assignments or oral reports designed to integrate course material into personal experience or experiences of others.
  • Complete exams comprised of essay and/or objective questions, or an individual and/or team project or paper which requires integration, application, and critical examination of course concepts, issues, and themes.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
  • Recognize own communication style
  • Analyze personal faulty beliefs and stereotypes
  • Identify cultural stereotypes and myths of males and females
  • Apply appropriate listening strategies according to the situation
  • Identify and overcome barriers to communication
  • Demonstrate respectful nonverbal behavior when dealing with opposite sex
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Active listening Skills
CONCEPTS, THEMES & ISSUES:

General Concepts
  • Gender communication differences
  • Perception
  • Gender stereotypes & myths
  • Barriers to effective communication
  • Communication styles
  • Bridging communication gaps
  • Active Listening
Themes
  • Respect and equality
  • Honoring diversity
  • Values and beliefs
  • Personal responsibility/accountability
Issues
  • Gender communication style differences
  • Stereotyping
  • Perceptual judgments
  • Valuing differences