Masculinity and manhood are valued and integral to American culture and the American identity – but what exactly is masculinity? How does America understand masculinity? And, how does womanhood and manhood relate to masculinity and performances of masculinity? This discussion-based class will examine these questions by utilizing contemporary films, graphic novels, music, and books, in order to answer, examine, critique, and investigate how masculinity is portrayed and understood within America culture. This course fulfills your O (Oral Communication Requirement) and COM2 requirements.