Same as English 323G. Explores constructions of masculinity in American literature from a generally, but not exclusively, feminist perspective. Subjects include what masculinity has meant at different times in United States history, and how it has varied in meaning and significance according to broad categories of identity such as social class, race, region, and queerness. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: English 323G, 370W (Topic 12), Women's and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 52), 345K. Prerequisite: One of the following: Comparative Literature 315, English 303D, 316L, 316M, 316N, 316P, or Tutorial Course 303D.