Men and Masculinities: Constructing Manhood in America 3.0 UNITS

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Prerequisite: Courses taught at the level of Introduction to College Composition with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or appropriate placement based on the college’s multiple measures process with eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E. "Men and Masculinities: Constructing Manhood in America" is a multidisciplinary course that provides a foundation for interpreting aspects of gender in American society. It examines the essential components of Masculinities Studies as an academic discipline; delineates gender theories; evaluates the social construction and politics of gender, and gender-oriented social and political movements; analyzes the intersections of gender with race, ethnicity, social class, disability, sexual orientation, and sub-cultures; and identifies the issues of men and masculinities in a global context. This course is not open to students who are currently enrolled in or have completed WS 107 or WGS 107 .