WGSS 233 - Introduction to LGBTQ Studies

(3 credits)

This interdisciplinary course offers an introduction to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender studies. A variety of texts - personal accounts of people who identify as GLBT, media representations, historical accounts of the movement for gay rights, and scholarly articles about GLBT issues from disciplines such as law and biology - will be used to teach students to critically examine GLBT issues. In readings, writings, and discussions in the course, students will learn background information about GLBT people and issues and acquire the skills necessary to thoughtfully evaluate evidence, rhetoric, and argument in discussions of topics related to the GLBT community. Meets GOAL 7 and GOAL 9. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.

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