| New course | Undergraduate |
| First term offered : Spring 2014 | ||
| Course Prefix&Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| Soc. 465 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 - |
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Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces) LGBTQ Studies |
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Catalog Description: This interdisciplinary special topics course offers an introduction to contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. It will examine the history, culture, social mobility, as well as institutionalized discrimination and eventual acceptance of civil equality. Readings, media and guest presenters from the national and regional LGBT movement will highlight diverse perspectives on liberty, visibility and acceptance. The course will cover issues of gender, sexuality, coming out, history religion/faith, queer/transgender diversity,intersectionality of identity, media, legal cases and rights. |
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Course Goal and Objectives: 1)Explain proper use of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression related terms; 2)Identify examples of systematic oppression based on homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia and their respective implications for LGBTQ people; 3)Survey and understand LGBTQ studies in the U.S. and around the world; 4)Identify layers and intersectionalities of identity and oppression for members of a sexual minority group; 5)Acknowledge contributions of queer leaders and authors from different disciplines; 6)Provide critical analysis of issues raised in the course; 7)Include a wide range of questions, issues, and problems facing sexual minorities throughout the contemporary world. |
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Justification for adding the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.): This course complements other courses/programs in Sociology, Psychology,Political Science and Gender Studies. |
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Faculty and facilities needed: Faculty and facilities are currently available for this course. |
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Brief Course outline: Week 1: Introduction to Issues/Problematics in LBGTQ Studies Week 2: Issues of Identity Week 3: Coming-Out Process Week 4: Religion and Faith Week 5: Queer Diversity and Intersectionality Week 6: Legal/Civil Rights Week 7: Transgender Identity/Issues Week 8: Gender and Sexuality Week 9: Media and Sexuality Issues Week 10: Past, Present, and Future of Equality |
| Step | Approver | Decision | Timestamp |
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| 1 - Department | Dean Braa | Approved | April 11 2013 |
| 2 - Division | Mark Henkels | Approved | April 12 2013 |
| 3 - Division Curriculum | Mark Henkels | Approved | April 12 2013 |
| 5 - Curriculum Committee | Thaddeus Shannon | Approved | April 16 2013 |
| 6 - Faculty Senate | Keller Coker | Approved | April 18 2013 |
| 7 - Dean | Diane Tarter | Approved | April 19 2013 |
| 8 - Provost | Stephen Scheck | Approved | April 20 2013 |
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Comments: Course to be offered in the department's UD rotation of elective courses. Had originally been offered as a temporary pilot course in Spring 2012. |
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