Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department &Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
SOCSC 141
Contemporary Men
None
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
54
3
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course emphases investigating and understanding the situation of contemporary men, including discussion
of issues as they relate to race, culture, and ethnic diversity. The dynamics of sex role socialization,
institutional, and political structures will be analyzed. Current issues and trends that affect men in today’s
society will be introduced and studied. Not repeatable.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Identify and discuss the many dimensions of men’s lives (e.g., men’s work, family roles, political
behavior, and legal status today) with special emphasis on how their lives are shaped and social forces.
2. Utilize the social science literature pertaining to men both in the United States of America and
internationally.
3. Examine trends and controversial issues raised by the Men’s Movement from a political, sociological,
and historical perspective.
4. Different schools of contemporary thought (e.g., liberal, conservative, and radical).
5. Discuss current issues and policies that affect and/or are pertinent to men’s lives (public and private
sphere) and explore the perspective of different racial/ethnic groups and different political and
economic systems.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
25
30
20
% Historical Viewpoints
1.
2.
3.
4.
Gender Ideology
Socialization (both men and women)
Gender roles and stereotypes
Laws and policies
% Sociological Attitudes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Sexism and media exploitation
Ethnic and cultural values
Male/Female relationships
Domestic violence and other forms of interpersonal violence
Ageism and sexual identity
Power and dependency
Gender socialization and masculinity
% Men’s Movement
1.
2.
3.
4.
15
Reactions to the equal rights amendment (ERA)
Family policy
Men in the work-place
Traditional roles and the changing family
% Working towards change
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mutuality between men and women
Utilizing the political machine
Organize for change
Develop an international awareness
Goal setting, agency, and resiliency
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture and discussion
Audio-visual presentations
Course Management System (CMS)
Required readings
Films
Supplementary materials
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Contemporary Men: A Reader
J. Vern Cromartie
Contra Costa College Bookstore
2013
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments
3
Weekly Writing Assignments
3
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
33
33
34
%
%
%
%
Midterm examination
Final examination
Reaction papers and/or term papers
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, P/NP, or SC)
X
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Pass/No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by: J. Vern Cromartie
Content Review Date: October 2012
Revised 11/07
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass