Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ICS 26
Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Studies
Course Description
This course provides interdisciplinary, multi-perspective, critical analysis and comparative study of the broad range of contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues in various contexts, including biomedical, sociological, political, cultural, economic, racial, and sexual. This course will explore the relationship between LGBTQ individuals and the social and political constructs of gender, sexuality, citizenship, and identity as they relate to social and political institutions and national ideologies. The values, experience, and cultural contributions of LGBTQ individuals in the United States will be identified, examined, and authenticated.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate awareness of assumptions, beliefs, values, and behaviors with regard to sexuality and gender identity.
- Understand the multiple identities within one's self and recognized the socializing forces of culture, privilege, and oppression in shaping our frames of reference in regards to sexuality and gender identity.
- Interact and discuss issues of sexuality and gender identity in a safe classroom learning environment.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Formerly Statement
- Formerly ICS 96
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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