ATS2727 Men, masculinity and society
Faculty of Arts
ATS2727 Men, masculinity and society is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2727
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2727
No unit lists ATS2727 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS3727
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of first-year Arts units. It is highly recommended that you only take this unit after you have completed two gateway units in Sociology.
Overview
This unit explores recent sociological analyses of men and masculinity. In this unit you will develop a critical awareness of the status of men in society, be introduced to different sociological approaches to the study of men and masculinity, and discover the various cultural constructions of masculinity. Topics covered in this unit include: theoretical examinations of masculinity, representations of masculinity in media and popular culture, men's lived experiences in the everyday world, and contemporary issues such as men's health, men's sexuality, men's violence and men's rights movements.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- QuizzesQuiz / Test10%
- Mass media assignmentExercise40%
- EssayWritten50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
A grounded working knowledge of the major theoretical and methodological approaches to men and masculinity
- 2
An informed theoretical critique of how masculinity is constituted in society
- 3
The ability to critically evaluate masculinity through a sociological lens, and to articulate this in high-quality academic written expression
- 4
Continued development of their independent research skills, referencing and essay presentation.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS2727 is part of 6 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
- GENDERST06Elective unitsGender studiesNo reviews yet
- GENDERST07ClaytonGender studiesNo reviews yet
- HLTHHUMT01Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHealth humanitiesNo reviews yet
- HLTHHUMT02Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHealth humanitiesNo reviews yet
- SOCIOLG05Level 2 and 3 elective unitsSociologyNo reviews yet
- SOCIOLG06Level 2 and 3 elective unitsSociologyNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Kirsten McLean
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jessica Grahame
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2727?
ATS2727 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2727 offered?
In 2025, ATS2727 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2727?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2727 have an exam?
No. ATS2727 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2727?
ATS2727 is part of Gender studies, Health humanities and Sociology.