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HIST 493 - Queer History and Theory

(3 units) CO10, CO13
Advanced study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history and queer theory with a focus on the United States.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; prior completion of at least one HIST and/or WMST course are required. Recommended Preparation: Prior completion of at least one course addressing the social construction of sexuality, gender, race, or class or the histories of social justice movements. This course may be taken in any department/program.

Units of Lecture: 3
Core Status: CO10, CO13
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify and analyze major developments in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history, with a focus on the United States.
2. Students will be able to identify and evaluate major theoretical concepts in queer theory, with a focus on their relevance and application in the field of history.
3. Students will be able to analyze sexuality and gender in relation to structures and histories of race, class, and citizenship in the United States.
4. Students will be able to synthesize information by writing critical responses and a final, theoretically grounded, research paper related to the course content.


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