| Course ID: | WMST 2300. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
Course
Description: | Literature, memoir, and readings from various disciplines on
LGBTQ history, politics, health, philosophies, and cultures.
Understanding sexualities as historical, personal, and
political, we will critically engage homophobia, heterosexism,
and oppressions within LGBTQ communities. Highlighting African
American, Asian American, Latina American, and Native American
cultures, the course also incorporates international and
transnational perspectives. |
| Oasis Title: | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | The objectives of this course include:
1. Provide an introduction to contemporary LGBTQ issues in
their historical, political, social, cultural, and
psychological dimensions.
2. Develop an understanding of the role of legal, governmental,
medical, and cultural institutions in shaping and articulating
diverse LGBTQ lives and possibilities.
3. Learn about diverse LGBTQ theories, histories, and cultures.
4. Develop an understanding of sexuality in relation to
political movements, historical, and current. |
| Topical Outline: | 1. LGBTQ histories across different racial/ethnic and
class/regional communities
2. LGBTQ narratives and memoir
3. Sexualities and political movements
4. Multicultural alliances
5. Queer studies/global studies |