Teaching Men`s Studies - American Men`s Studies Association

 The American Men’s Studies Association 2015 Summer Men’s Studies Institute May 27 – 29, 2015 University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, Michigan About Teaching Men’s Studies Teaching Men’s Studies is a three-­‐day pedagogical institute for those developing or already teaching courses with a substantial focus on men and masculinities. It is also for those teaching courses in gender studies wanting to extend their focus on men and masculinities. This hands-­‐on and dynamic three-­‐day collaboration will examine the history and development of the field of Men’s Studies and provide participants with the opportunity to develop new courses, strengthening existing courses, and to work with a community of scholars committed to advancing curriculum in the critical study of men and masculinities. Who Should Attend Do you need to add a section on boys or men in your introductory Gender or Women’s Studies course? Have you become interested in the topic of men’s ways of being and behaving as it relates to your discipline? Are you teaching a course on gender that would benefit from additional content about men and masculinities? Do you lack a critical mass of faculty colleagues on your campus with interest in the critical study of men and masculinities and need context for developing a course in this area? Are you already teaching a course on men and masculinities in the Humanities, Social Sciences or other areas of knowledge? Are you a graduate student interested in pursuing teaching in this area? Teaching Men’s Studies is designed for faculty and graduate students with a working knowledge of gender studies and feminist theory who want to develop or strengthen their knowledge base and skills related to teaching in the area of men and masculinities. Individuals from all disciplines are invited to apply to attend this interdisciplinary institute. The resources, instruction and collaborative work of this three-­‐day institute will benefit those new to this exciting area of instruction and those experienced in teaching courses that include a focus on men and masculinities. What to Expect This three-­‐day Institute will provide opportunity to: • Gain understanding of the history of the field and its development over the past thirty years • Be introduced to the way in which Men’s Studies courses have been and are currently offered through a range of disciplines including: Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology and Interdisciplinary Gender Studies programs • Develop insight about the incorporating intersections of race, class, age, and sexuality in coursework along with exploring the influence of war, sports, religion and media and other cultural institutions on men’s lives • Make connections with other scholars already teaching courses in the field as well as those new to teaching Men’s Studies courses • Be exposed to film and a range of course materials particularly useful to teaching • Develop awareness of how Men’s Studies courses have been introduced at a range of campuses – both as stand-­‐
alone courses within particular disciplines or as a part of a Gender and Women’s Studies department • Become familiar with major contributors and core concepts that guide the critical study of men and masculinities drawing on a feminist theory-­‐informed framework • Understand the politics of the field – the history and current challenges raised by those who question feminist analysis applied to the study of men and masculinities (the “men’s rights” and “Male Studies” sources of opposition to the field) • Appreciate the questions raised by Women’s Studies programs regarding the introduction of Men’s Studies courses and approaches to working closely with women and Gender Studies programs to develop Men’s Studies course offerings • Those successfully completing the Institute will receive a Certificate of Completion in Teaching Men’s Studies from the American Men’s Studies Association What is Expected • Those interested must complete a brief application letter or email (details below) • Participants must cover the following costs: o A non-­‐refundable Institute fee of $300 o Housing costs of approximately $100-­‐125 per night at the Institute Hotel o Meals on your own o Transportation to and from Ann Arbor How to Apply Send an email with “Teaching Men’s Studies Application” as the subject to [email protected] with the following information: o A brief statement of the reason(s) for applying o A brief description of a pedagogical project to be developed during the Institute o A brief summary of prior Gender Studies study or research o Institutional and disciplinary affiliations o Deadline for application is May 1, 2015 o Notifications of acceptance will be sent by email within two weeks of submission o The $300 Institute Fee is due M ay 15, 2015 (details for payment to be provided upon acceptance) Faculty The Institute Directors are Dr. Robert Heasley and Dr. Mark Justad. Robert is immediate past President of AMSA and Mark served as AMSA’s fourth President. Both are currently members of AMSA’s Board of Directors and co-­‐Chair AMSA’s Development Committee. Guest presenters from a range of disciplines will be sharing their work as well. Robert Heasley is Professor of Sociology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and adjunct Professor in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. He is also a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Swarthmore, PA. Robert holds a PhD from Cornell University. He has taught men’s studies courses in sociology and human services at the community college and the university level, and at the graduate level for students studying to become sexuality educators, counselors and therapists. He has been the creator of men’s studies courses at various institutions and in the process been closely aligned with women’s studies and LGBT studies programs. Robert has also consulted with other institutions in creating men’s studies courses and is on the advisory committee for the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities at SUNY Stony Brook. Robert’s publications include topics ranging from raising boys to understanding the nature of homophobia and the role for intimacy in men’s friendships. He has been a guest on National Public Radio programs examining issues related to men and masculinity; his work has been cited in such diverse publications as the New York Times and Reader’s Digest. You may contact Robert with questions regarding Teaching Men’s Studies at [email protected]. Mark Justad holds the PhD in Religion from Vanderbilt University and the Master’s of Divinity degree from Harvard University Divinity School. Mark has taught courses in men and masculinities with undergraduate, professional, and graduate students at Vanderbilt University and Guilford College. He has facilitated workshops on various topics involving men and masculinities for AMSA previously and with community members and students. Mark has been interviewed by Salon.com and given numerous radio and newspaper interviews on topics related to men and masculinities. He also spent ten years as a co-­‐facilitator in Nashville, TN with mandated behavioral modification groups for men guilty of assaulting their intimate partners. Previously, Mark served as Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Culture at Vanderbilt University. He is a member of the Steering Committee for the Men, Masculinities and Religions Group of the American Academy of Religion. Mark is a Lilly Teaching Fellow (Teaching Religion in the South) and currently holds a faculty position in Religious Studies and serves as Director of the Center for Principled Problem Solving at Guilford College. You may contact Mark questions regarding Teaching Men’s Studies at [email protected].