WGS 350 Beyond Heterosexuality: Approaches to Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies

3 Credit(s)

An interdisciplinary approach to lesbian, bisexual and selected aspects of transgender studies. Through readings, visual materials, speakers, and student projects, the course explores problems of theorizing differences and identities; lesbian/bisexual/transgender histories; contemporary issues (homophobia, coming out, relationships, families and communities, law, employment); political and cultural representations, and resistance. Students have an opportunity to propose topics and projects.

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisite: One WGS course or permission of instructor