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.

At a Glance
Course Schedule CRN Credits GUR
English 227: Queer Literature MWF 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM 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

English 227: Queer Literature

Schedule

MWF 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM

Description

Instructor: Caitlin Roach Orduna

Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts by queer authors.

English 227 Registration Information
CRN Credits GUR Entity
44117 5 Comparative, Gender, and Multicultural Studies (BCGM)

Psychology 116: Human Sexuality

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.

Psychology 116 Registration Information
CRN Credits GUR Entity
43029 5 Social Sciences (SSC)

Seminar 101: Perspectives on Learning

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.

Seminar 101 Registration Information
CRN Credits GUR Entity
41508 2

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