5-College LGBT Courses
Fall 2012
Mount Holyoke College
Feminist & Queer Theory
FLMST 290 01, GNDST 221B 01
Instructor: Christian Gundermann
Meets: T Th 10-11:15 a.m.
We will be reading a number of key feminist texts that theorize the construction of sexual difference, and challenge the oppression of women. We will then address queer theory, an offshoot and expansion of feminist theory, and study how it is both embedded in, and redefines, the feminist paradigms. This redefinition occurs roughly at the same time (1980s/90s) when race emerges as one of feminism's prominent blind spots. We will study these shifts through the analysis of a few moving pictures, or, to put it differently: all you always wanted to know about feminism, but didn't think to ask filmmakers such as Almod'var, Hitchcock, Jarman, Pasolini, Varda, and others.
Introduction to Gender Studies
GNDST 101
Instructor: Jacquelyne Luce
Meets: M W 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Chaia Heller
Meets: T Th 10-11:15 a.m.
This course is designed to introduce students to social, cultural, historical, and political perspectives on gender and its construction. Through discussion and writing, we will explore the intersections among gender, race, class, and sexuality in multiple settings and contexts. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to a variety of questions, we will consider the distinctions between sex and gender, women’s economic status, the making of masculinity, sexual violence, queer movements, racism, and the challenges of feminist activism across nations, and possibilities for change. We will also examine the development of feminist theory, including its promises and challenges.
First Year Seminar(FYS): Globalized Perspective
GNDST 101 03
Instructor: Christian Gundermann
Meets: T Th 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
This course introduces students to global perspectives on gender and its construction. Specifically in this FYS we will consider gender and sexuality from international vantage points by drawing concretely on students' own experiences with gendered power dynamics. Through discussion and writing, we will explore diverse and at times clashing paradigms around the intersections among gender, race, class, embodiment, and sexuality. We will take an interdisciplinary approach to the distinctions between sex and gender, women's economic status, the making of masculinity, sexual violence, queer movements, racism, and the challenges of feminist activism across nations, and possibilities for change.
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Smith College
LGBT History & Politics
SWG 205-01-LEC
Instructor: Gary Lehring
Meets: T Th 1:10-2:30
This course will provide an overview of the birth and growth of the 20th century movement for GLBT visibility, community and equality in the United States through and including the contemporary 21st century status of LGBT rights. Topics to be addressed include public opinion; state ballot initiatives; GLBT candidates, elections and interest groups; federal and state legislation; and state and federal court decisions affecting GLBT citizens. Public policy areas to be includes are Defense of Marriage Act, Federal Marriage Amendment, Hate Crimes Prevention Act, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and US Federal AIDS Policy. Prerequisite SWG 150 or permission of the instructor.
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Introduction to Sexuality Studies
WOMENSST 294D
Instructor: Svati Shah
Meets: T Th 1-2:15
This course will help students to understand how the field of critical sexuality studies has emerged within Women's and Feminist Studies in the US over the past twenty years. Reading both scholarly and non-academic texts, students will learn to identify key historical moments, social movements, and writers that have shaped the field. This course will have a US-focus.
Psychology of the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Experience
PSYCH 391ZZ
Instructor: John Bickford
Meets: MWF 10:10-11 a.m.
Students in this course will explore psychological theory and research pertaining to gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. Topics include sexual orientation, sexual identity development, stigma management, heterosexism and homonegativity, gender roles, same sex relationships, LGB families, LGB diversity and LGB mental health
Social Issues Workshop: Transgender Oppression
EDUC 392I
Instructor: Kerrita Mayfield
This course addresses the dynamics of transgender oppression in personal and institutional levels. All students must attend the mandatory First Night Orientation on Wednesday, September 12, 5:30-8 p.m. and one weekend class, November 17 and 18.
Queer Japan in Literature and Culture
Instructor: Stephen Miller
Meets: M 3:30-6:30.
