This course examines the development of LGBTQ+ communities and the cultural and ideological forces that have shaped them. Included are the ways queer and trans groups have presented themselves and their communities through political activism and resistance, cultural organizations, and media. Contemporary struggles for decolonization, equity, and social justice with an emphasis on intersecting identities will be highlighted.
Exploration of LGBTQ+ film in two critical decades: the 1970s following the Stonewall Uprising and the 1980s with the rise of the AIDS pandemic. LGBTQ+ representations in film will be explored through historical, artistic, critical, and political perspectives. LGBTQ+ inspired films such as, horror, documentaries, cult favorites, international, and experimental films will be explored to assess the social and cultural impacts on LGBTQ+ people and communities.
Examines significant creations, trends, and issues in the history of LGBTQ+ film from the silent era to 1969. The course explores films from around the world and focuses on intersecting identities. Identifies theoretical approaches to the study of LGBTQ+ cinema for interpreting historic representations of queer and trans people.
A survey of the histories, power dynamics, intersectionalities, cultures, communities and resistance of LGBTQ+ Black, Latinx, Chicanx, Indigenous and API people in the U.S.
Course studies male to male intimate relationships from a variety of perspectives. Integrating the personal experiences of class members, the course also examines biological, psychological, social, and cultural influences upon men?s ability to develop and sustain intimate relationships. Students will gain a better understanding of how to seek and participate in more satisfying relationships as well as understand and cope with the many forces that impact male same-sex relationships.
A survey of LGBTQ+ culture and societies in Latin America and in Latinx communities in the U.S. Examination of Latinx LGBTQ+ historical, cultural, political, socioeconomic, immigrant, literary, and artistic elements.
Focus on contemporary LGBTQ+ creativity, identities, differences, and commonalities through LGBTQ+ art and culture in global contexts. Through considerations of imperialism and colonization as well as religion and other intersecting identities, this course examines contemporary LGBTQ+ writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians within a global context.
Focus on late nineteenth through twenty-first century LGBTQ+ creativity, identities, differences, and commonalities through LGBTQ+ art and culture in the U.S. Through considerations of imperialism and colonization as well as religion and other intersecting identities, this course examines a range of LGBTQ+ writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians within an American context.
Examination of transgender and gender-diverse figures throughout the world who, historically, held a sacred place within ancient cultures as evidenced in art and literature. The course will then move to explore modern and contemporary views of transgender and gender-diverse people within various cultures globally, including LGBTQIA2+ politics, art and culture.
This course examines the development of LGBTQ+ communities and the cultural and ideological forces that have shaped them. Included are the ways queer and trans groups have presented themselves and their communities through political activism and resistance, cultural organizations, and media. Contemporary struggles for decolonization, equity, and social justice with an emphasis on intersecting identities will be highlighted.