LGBT Studies

So, this year a friend of mine and I decided to create a syllabus. By some awesome twist of fate, it was approved. This means that in the Spring 2008 term, we will be teaching a queer studies course. If you are an OSU student you can take WS 399: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies. Here is the info...

Women Studies 399: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies

M&W 10:00-11:20

Course description:
This course will examine the politics of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQQI) culture(s) and identities in Western society, including the historical, sociological, cultural, psychological, political, literary, artistic, and philosophical foundations and implications of LGBTQQI studies. Through multiple theoretical perspectives, we will investigate and explore the intersections of race, class, age, and gender in LGBTQQI identities and daily lives. Topics to be covered include the historical development of homosexuality; the process of coming out; relationships of sexuality with gender; LGBTQQI literature, art, and film; the intersections of sexuality with race, class, and ability; the heritage of Western religions; queer and gay politics and their relationship with the state; and modern gay and queer social and political movements.