Coursework Idea

One idea I had for coursework was to look at the theories present within a conversation between two individuals of opposite sexes. I thought that I could find pairs of different ages and varying relationships, perhaps from children to mature adults, from siblings to friends, even a romantic heterosexual couple. To control variables, I would give each pair the same topic to discuss, and the same length of time to do it. I'm not sure what subject I would have to use in order to stir up a debate/dialogue that wasn't awkward or mechanical, as I would have to observe/record them overtly, but I'm sure I could do some prior research into hot topics. I could probably do this using some sort of survey, and a longer amount of time might get the pairs to relax into their conversations. Also, I'd probably have to hone in on specific gender theories to make the research more specific. Maybe I could incorporate some power theories too.