FIG #16 Queer & Trans Thriving
Drawing on psychology, literature and other creative work, LGBTQ+ community organizing, and holistic wellness scholarship and praxis, we’ll explore many perspectives on what it can mean to thrive as an LGBTQ+ person, and barriers to thriving. Students will deepen their understanding of sexual health and the diversity of human sexuality in PSY 116 (Human Sexuality) and study a range of texts by queer and trans authors in ENG 227 (Queer Literature). In the seminar, students will explore resources within themselves, at Western, and beyond to support multidimensional queer and trans thriving. We’ll invite ongoing reflection about what queer and trans thriving means to students as individuals and as people in community.
| Course | Schedule | CRN | Credits | GUR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 227: Queer Literature | MWF 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM | 44117 | 5 | Comparative, Gender, and Multicultural Studies (BCGM) |
| Psychology 116: Human Sexuality | MWF 11:30 PM - 12:50 PM | 43029 | 5 | Social Sciences (SSC) |
| Seminar 101: Perspectives on Learning | TR 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 41508 | 2 |
Course Details
Schedule
MWF 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Description
Instructor: Caitlin Roach Orduna
Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts by queer authors.
| CRN | Credits | GUR Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 44117 | 5 | Comparative, Gender, and Multicultural Studies (BCGM) |
Schedule
MWF 11:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Description
Instructor: Jim Graham
This course examines human sexual behavior from biological, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives. Course content includes issues pertaining to sexual anatomy, the sexual response cycle, sexual orientation, sexuality across the lifespan, the reproductive process, variations in sexual behavior, sexual health, romantic relationship processes, and sexual violence.
| CRN | Credits | GUR Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 43029 | 5 | Social Sciences (SSC) |
Schedule
TR 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Description
Instructor: Brian Tauzel
An introductory seminar offering an exploration of academic content and essential questions within the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Includes embedded instruction in academic skills and use of campus resources pertinent to exploration of the FIG cluster theme. Concludes in a formal paper or academic presentation. FIG seminars are linked to FIG clusters or GUR strands. Repeatable under different topics.
| CRN | Credits | GUR Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 41508 | 2 |
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