Masculinities, Femininities and Literacies

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Explores perspectives on and representations of masculinities and femininities in literacy development and practice. Addresses, beginning with adolescence, a time of identity exploration, feminist and gender perspectives in relation to oral language, reading, writing and electronic communications in home, school, community, education and work settings. Examines gender performance as a local/global issue. Explores the influence of gender on written, digital and oral language practices through textbook readings, videos, websites, self-reflections, thought papers and/or alternative format responses to weekly questions on the course materials, and Blackboard discussions.