LGBT - Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Studies

LGBT448 Special Topics in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies (3 Credits)

In-depth study of particular themes and issues in LGBT studies.

Prerequisite: LGBT200; or permission of LGBT Studies Program.

Restriction: Junior standing or higher.

Repeatable to: 9 credits if content differs.

LGBT448W Sex, Gender, and Jewish Identity (3 Credits)

An exploration of Jewish embodiment, including dynamics related to biological sex, culturally-framed gender, and sexuality. Topics of discussion may include transgender and intersex Jews, stereotypes and gender performance, modesty, genetics, and body alteration. Focus is on contemporary Jewish culture, framed within the larger historical and textual tradition.

Prerequisite: 1 course in WGSS; or 1 course in JWST; or 1 course in LGBT; or permission of instructor.

Cross-listed with: JWST492, WGSS492.

Credit Only Granted for: JWST492, JWST409G, LGBT448W, WMST498W or WGSS492.

Formerly: WMST498W and JWST409G.

LGBT459 Selected Topics in Sexuality and Literature (3 Credits)

Detailed study of sexuality as an aspect of literary and cultural expression.

Prerequisite: Must have completed two lower-level English courses, at least one in literature.

Repeatable to: 9 credits if content differs.

LGBT488 Seminar in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies (1-3 Credits)

Developments in theories and methods of LGBT Studies, with emphasis upon interaction between the humanities and the social sciences in the elaboration of this interdisciplinary area of scholarship.

Prerequisite: 9 credits in LGBT courses; and permission of LGBT Studies Program.

Recommended: LGBT200. And ENGL265; or CMLT291.

Repeatable to: 9 credits if content differs.

Formerly: CMLT498Y.

LGBT499 Independent Study (1-3 Credits)

Directed research and analysis in LGBT Studies on a topic selected by the student.

Prerequisite: LGBT200; and permission of LGBT Studies Program.

Restriction: Senior standing.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.