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.
Athena Title
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
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
General Education Core
CORE V: Social SciencesSyllabus