Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - GSWS 330 D900

Masculinities (4)

Class Number: 2428

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    15 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Maps the field of masculinity studies and explores its intersections with feminist, postcolonial, queer, and critical race theories. Students who have completed GDST 300 may not complete this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this course we will explore Critical Studies of Masculinities (CMS). CMS is a feminist-inspired, interdisciplinary field that emerged in the last few decades of the 20th century and is concerned with the social construction of what it means to “be a man.”  We begin with a short history of the emergence of CMS and will then spend several weeks exploring different theories of masculinity (hegemonic, hybrid, inclusive etc). As masculinity refers to gender rather than biology we will also explore female masculinities and trans masculinities. We will then move on to consider masculinity in the context of nation, colonialism and ‘race’; masculinities through the life course from boy to senior; men, families and caring; masculinity and education; health; masculinity and deviance and how masculinities intersect with sexualities.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: http://www.sfu.ca/gsws/courses/Educational_Goals.html

Grading

  • All students will take on the role of Lead Discussant (as a group) and will create and present a Powerpoint to the class on an additional reading (assigned) 10%
  • In class graded assignment A – short quiz/short writing 10%
  • Guided reading exercises (average of your best 4 responses across the semester) 20%
  • In class graded assignment B – short essay pieces 30%
  • Creative project (15 minute video, or professional poster, or create musical or spoken word album, or a zine, or propose your own) which will then be presented to the whole class, group project. 20%
  • Participation 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All readings will be included in a Custom Courseware or available electronically via your library account.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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