ABOVE CLASS OPEN TO MAJORS ONLY
ABOVE CLASS COLL INTENSIVE WRITING SECTION
ABOVE CLASS OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATES

What does it mean to be a man at different times and societies in
Latin America? This course aims at analyzing how different forms of
masculinity were socially constructed from colonial to modern times.
We will study how a particular version of hegemonic masculinity and
subordinate forms of masculinity and femininity not only coexisted,
but also challenged and influenced each other.  The behavior and
ideas of some Latin American men will be studied through the use of
personal accounts, public speeches, media, and movies.  We will also
read theoretical works by anthropologists and sociologists on the
subject.

As a Writing Intensive Course, this class not only will expose
students to different scholarly perspectives used in the historical
study of masculinities but more importantly will help students to
further develop core academic skills necessary for successful
college-level work.  While the course focuses on history as a
discipline, the instructor will emphasize the basic skills of close
and careful reading, critical thinking, and clear and persuasive
academic writing.  Most of this training will be centered on the
production of a number of short interpretative essays throughout the
semester.