WIN 216 - American Heroic Masculinity

Institution:

Franklin College - Indiana

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Description:

This interdisciplinary course will explore representative images of males, both fictional and "real," who have risen to the level of icons in American Culture. Through characters in novels, short stories and film, we will examine the myth of the American west and question the power of White Masculinity and the rise of Celebrity Culture. After studying some of the primary texts that contribute to American ideals of heroic masculinity, we will ask how contemporary American leaders capitalize on these cultural myths as they participate in political arenas, popular culture, and self-promotion. This course includes a leadership component.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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