AI 238 - Masculinity in Film

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DePaul University

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What does it mean to be "masculine " Is masculinity determined by specific cultural values Does the definition of masculinity always remain the same, or does it change from one historical moment to the next This course approaches these questions by examining a group of films and film actors working in Hollywood and other film industries since the beginning of the century. We will see how factors such as race, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation influence our understanding of "manliness." We will read film history, reviews and popular magazines, as well as cultural and psychological studies of masculinity. Each class includes a screening of a feature-length film, and we will study such actors as Paul Robeson, Mel Gibson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Marlon Brando, and John Wayne. Students will keep journals and work on class projects tailored to their interest in the subject. Pre-1999 Competencies: HC-C, HC-D, AL-3, AL-E. BA-1999 Competencies: H-1-B, H-2-G, A-1-C, A-1-H. Faculty: Michael DeAngelis

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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