Course Description

36:020 Clothing as Nonverbal Communication      3 s.h.

Pre: 2.5 cum gpa/Same as 49:042      Cary

  Sec. 001 restricted to nonmajors during Early Registration (April 22-May 3)
  Sec. 001 9:30-10:45 am TR 362 VAN  
  Sec. 01A restricted to majors during Early Registration (April 22-May 3)
Sec. 01A 9:30-10:45 am TR 362 VAN  

The course is open to students from all majors. Students examine the general topics of appearance communication and historical, cultural, sociological, and psychological aspects of clothing. Specific topics include the origins and functions of clothing, cultural aspects of clothing, career clothing, theories of fashion, self-concept and clothing, gender and clothing, fashion diffusion, and personal clothing needs and tastes. Grading is based on three exams, four assignments, and attendance. There are no course fees, but students must purchase two texts.

 


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