Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Studies (LGBT)

LGBT 2000 (3) Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies

Investigates the social and historical meanings of racial, gender, and sexual identities and their relationship to contemporary lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender communities.

Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: WGST 2030
Additional Information: GT Pathways: GT-SS3 -Soc Behav Sci:Hmn Behav, Cult, Soc Frame
Arts Sci Core Curr: Human Diversity
Arts Sci Gen Ed: Distribution-Arts Humanities
Arts Sci Gen Ed: Distribution-Social Sciences
Arts Sci Gen Ed: Diversity-U.S. Perspective

LGBT 2707 (3) Introduction to Queer Literature

How is literature shaped by cultural understandings of queer and non-normative genders and sexualities? How does it, in turn, shape those understandings? This class explores how genders, sexualities, and writing intersect with issues of race, class, nation, ability, and empire. Readings may include novels, short stories, poetry, graphic novels, films, essays, blogs, and more.

Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: ENGL 2707
Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Additional Information: Arts Sci Gen Ed: Distribution-Arts Humanities
Arts Sci Gen Ed: Diversity-U.S. Perspective

LGBT 3710 (3) Topics in LGBT Studies

Content varies by semester and reflects contemporary issues in the field of LGBT Studies.

Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 9.00 total credit hours.
Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Additional Information: Arts Sci Gen Ed: Distribution-Arts Humanities

LGBT 3796 (3) Queer Theory

Surveys theoretical, critical, and historical writings in the context of lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay literature. Examines relationships among aesthetic, cultural and political agendas, and literary and visual texts of the 20th century.

Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: ENGL 3796
Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors).
Additional Information: Arts Sci Gen Ed: Distribution-Arts Humanities

LGBT 3930 (1-6) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies Internship

Matches selected students with supervised internships in university programs and advocacy groups, local businesses, human service or government agencies. Internships will focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer issues, such as anti-violence programs, educational outreach, and civil rights initiatives.

Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 6.00 total credit hours.
Recommended: Prerequisite LGBT 2000.

LGBT 4287 (3) Special Topics in Queer Literature

This course will focus on a special topic in queer literature and non-normative genders and sexualities. Students will consider how literature reflects and represents understandings of sexuality, gender, desire, and more; the course may engage a variety of genres. Topics vary by semester. Check department description for details.

Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: ENGL 4287 and WGST 4287
Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 9.00 total credit hours.
Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Additional Information: Arts Sci Gen Ed: Distribution-Arts Humanities

LGBT 4400 (3) Critical Inquiries in Transgender Studies

Examines theories, methods and debates in the emerging field of transgender studies. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, this course examines transgender identities, communities and political movements in different historical and cultural contexts. Focuses on crosscutting issues that shape transgender subjectivities, with special attention given to how transgender movements negotiate race, class, sexuality, labor, culture and nation.

Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: LGBT 5400 and WGST 4400 and WGST 5400
Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Additional Information: Arts Sci Gen Ed: Distribution-Arts Humanities
Arts Sci Gen Ed: Distribution-Social Sciences

LGBT 4840 (1-6) Independent Study in LGBTQ Studies

Self-directed research project in LGBTQ studies supervised by a faculty member and approved by one of the Co-Directors of the LGBT Studies Certificate Program.

Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 6.00 total credit hours.

LGBT 5400 (3) Critical Inquiries in Transgender Studies

Examines theories, methods and debates in the emerging field of transgender studies. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, examines transgender identities, communities and political movements in different historical and cultural contexts. Focuses on crosscutting issues that shape transgender subjectivities, with special attention given to how transgender movements negotiate race, class, sexuality, labor, culture and nation.

Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: LGBT 4400 and WGST 4400 and WGST 5400
Grading Basis: Letter Grade