SOCI 302 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

COURSE NUMBER:

SOCI 302

COURSE TITLE:

Men and Masculinities

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

David Long

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will involve an exploration of the developmental, relational and structural conditions of men's lives in their diversity, with particular emphasis on Canada. The course will examine the interpersonal, cultural and structural dimensions of boys and men's lives in the context of recent theoretical and research-related developments in men's studies.

Prerequisites: SOCI 200

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Laker, Jason A. (ed.) 2012 Canadian Perspectives on Men and Masculinities. Toronto: Oxford University Press.
Rohr, Richard. 2005 From Wildman to Wiseman: Reflections on Male Spirituality. Cincinatti: St. Anthony Messenger Press.

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Mid-term Examination	30%
Research Paper	35%
Final Examination	35%

	100%

COURSE OUTLINE:

Why Men and Masculinities?
Honouring Masculine Spirituality
Cultivating the Human in the Boy
Men’s Liberation, Initiation & Return
Humans Constructing Male Identity
John, Paul, Money, Fathers & Grief
Men, Masculinities and Health
3 Men, Jesus, and Wildmen of India
Men’s Relationships and Help-Seeking
Iron John, Retreating & Sexuality
Feminist Men Ending Woman Abuse
Paradox, “Parenting” & a Story
Masculinities in Literature
Soul Images, Spirituality & Grand Father
Male Hegemony or Mythology?
Men and Masculinities in Popular Culture
Males in Quebec
Men/Masculinities in the Military
Men & Masculinities in Sports
Masculinities & Religions
Racialized Masculinities
Indigenous Masculinities
Destabilizing Masculine Identities
Is There a Canadian Masculinity?

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.