LGBT 2000 / WGST 2030: Introduction to LGBT Studies
(required for LGBTQ Certificate)
Nathan Alexander Moore
TTh 11am-12:15pm
Muenzinger Psyc & Biopsych E432
Investigates the social and historical meanings of racial, gender, and sexual identities and their relationship to contemporary lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender communities. A&S Gen Ed: Diversity-U.S. Perspective, Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences
LGBT 2707 / ENGL 2707: Introduction to Queer Literature
Mary Klages
MWF 12:20pm-1:10pm Ekeley Sciences Bldg E1B75
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.
LGBT 3796 / ENGL 3796: Queer Theory
Emmanuel David
MWF 2:30pm-3:20pm Ketchum Arts & Sciences Bldg 1B87
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.
CLAS 2100 / WGST 2100: Gender & Sexuality in Ancient Greece
Reina Callier
TTh 2pm-3:15pm
Lucile Berkeley Buchanan Bldg 220
Examines evidence of art, archaeology and literature of Greek antiquity from a contemporary feminist point of view. Focuses on women's roles in art, literature and daily life. No Greek or Latin required. A&S Gen Ed: Diversity- Global Perspective, Arts & Humanities
EDUC 4325: Queering Literacy in Secondary Classrooms
M 2:35pm-5:05pm
Fleming Building 102
Engages theories and practices of literacy teaching and learning that challenge multiple forms of oppression. Using the tools of queer pedagogy, students will learn, develop, and enact strategies for planning and implementing literacy instruction that moves beyond inclusion of differences in the English/language arts and social studies curriculum.
ETHN 4102: Special Topics in Africana Studies: Queer Biography and Theory
S. N. Nyeck
Th 3:30pm-6pm Economics Bldg 117
LING 2400: Language, Gender and Sexuality
Kira Hall
MW 11:15am-12:05pm
Fleming Building 157
Familiarizes students with the effects of gender and sexuality on language use; discusses popular beliefs and scholarly theories about language and communication. Provides students with tools for exploring the role of language and gender.
MDST 4331 / WGST 4331: Gender, Race, Class, and Sexuality in Popular Culture
Christopher Bell
TTH 2pm-3:15pm
Muenzinger Psyc & Biopsych E064
Studies the construction, interconnections, and replications of gender, race, class, and sexuality in popular culture and how these constructs become cultural norms and mores. Uses critical methods with a focus on producing responsible viewers and readers.
MUSM 5021 / ARSC4040: Selected Museum Topics: Gender in Museums of the Americas
Dulce Aldama
T 2pm-4:50pm
Meets Remotely
Provides framework for student projects on varied museum topics (e.g., ethics of collecting, data management, the museum's role in the community). Student projects include case study analysis, interviewing, and original presentations. Topics vary each semester. Department consent required. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.
SOCY 1006 / WGST 1006: Social Construction of Sexuality
Amanda Stewart
MWF 10:10am-11am
Visual Arts Complex 1B20
Discusses the social determinants of sexuality. Analyzes the economic, psychological, and cultural influences on human sexuality. Interactional perspective of human sexuality is presented. A&S Gen Ed: Diversity-U.S. Perspective, Social Sciences
SOCY 1006 / WGST 1006: Social Construction of Sexuality
Jasmine Buenviaje
Meets Online
Discusses the social determinants of sexuality. Analyzes the economic, psychological, and cultural influences on human sexuality. Interactional perspective of human sexuality is presented. A&S Gen Ed: Diversity-U.S. Perspective, Social Sciences
WGST 2020: Femininities, Masculinities, Alternatives
Shannon Leone
MWF 11:15am-12:05pm
Lucile Berkeley Buchanan Bldg 155
Examines the construction of gender and sexual identities in the modern world. Focuses on the role of social attitudes and material circumstances in shaping how individuals understand themselves and are understood by others, as well as the actions they take to accept, negotiate and resist these pressures. A&S Gen Ed: Diversity-U.S. Perspective, Social Sciences
WGST 2050: Gender, Sexuality and Popular Culture
Shannon Leone
MWF 10:10am-11am
Eaton Humanities Bldg 250
Explores diverse cultural forms such as film, popular fiction and non-fiction, music videos, public art, websites, blogs and zines which are shaped by, and in turn shape, popular understandings of gender at the intersections of race, class, ability, religion, nation and imperialism. A&S Gen Ed: Diversity-U.S. Perspective, Arts & Humanities
WGST 3520: Gender and Sexuality in Africa
Robert Wyrod
MWF 9:05am-9:55am
Ketchum Arts & Sciences Bldg 1B87
Examines the dramatic changes occurring across the continent of Africa that are currently reworking gender and sexuality. Foregrounds African conceptions of feminism, and explores a range contemporary issues, including gender & health, modern womanhood, new African masculinities, LGBTQ rights, and the gendered implications of environmental change. Recommended requisites: WGST or
WGST 2600.
WGST 3600: Latina/x Studies
Kristie Soares
TTh 2pm-3:15pm
Ketchum Arts & Sciences Bldg 1B87
Drawing from work produced by and about Latinas/xs, discusses the social and cultural construction of race and ethnicity alongside gender and sexuality, the function of nationalism, the politics of migration and citizenship, Latina/x literary production and theory, historiographical trends, Latina feminist theory, activism and the academy, and Latina/x political organizing. Recommended prerequisite:
WGST 2000 or
WGST 2050 or
WGST 2600. A&S Gen Ed: Diversity-U.S. Perspective, Arts & Humanities
WRTG 3020: Section 007: Topics in Writing: Gender and Sexuality
Riley Bartlett
MWF 10:10am-11am
Ketchum Arts & Sciences Bldg 1B84
Through sustained inquiry into a selected topic or issue, students will practice advanced forms of academic writing. Emphasizes analysis, criticism and argument. Taught as a writing workshop, places a premium on substantive, thoughtful revision. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: WRTG 1150 or equivalent (completion of lower-division writing requirement).
WRTG 3020: Section 020: Topics in Writing: Gender and Sexuality
Riley Bartlett
MWF 12:20pm-1:10pm
Center Acad Success & Engagmnt E230
Through sustained inquiry into a selected topic or issue, students will practice advanced forms of academic writing. Emphasizes analysis, criticism and argument. Taught as a writing workshop, places a premium on substantive, thoughtful revision. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: WRTG 1150 or equivalent (completion of lower-division writing requirement).
WRTG 3020: Section 062: Topics in Writing: Queer Rhetorics
Tracy Ferrell
TTh 12:30pm-1:45pm
Eaton Humanities Bldg 160
Through sustained inquiry into a selected topic or issue, students will practice advanced forms of academic writing. Emphasizes analysis, criticism and argument. Taught as a writing workshop, places a premium on substantive, thoughtful revision. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: WRTG 1150 or equivalent (completion of lower-division writing requirement).
LGBT 3930: LGBTQ Studies Internship (3 credit hours)
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. Recommended prerequisite: LGBT 2000. Please contact the Department of Women & Gender Studies (and LGBTQ Studies certificate program) for enrollment information.
LGBT 4840: 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. Please contact the Department of Women & Gender Studies (and LGBTQ Studies certificate program) for enrollment information.
