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A survey of the histories, power dynamics, intersectionalities, cultures, communities and resistance of LGBTQ+ Black, Latinx, Chicanx, Indigenous and API people in the U.S.

Focus on late nineteenth through twenty-first century LGBTQ+ creativity, identities, differences, and commonalities through LGBTQ+ art and culture in the U.S. Through considerations of imperialism and colonization as well as religion and other intersecting identities, this course examines a range of LGBTQ+ writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians within an American context.

This global humanities course examines LGBTQ+ culture, artists, and writers from ancient Africa, China, Egypt, Greece, Indigenous Americas, Japan, and the Middle East to Medieval and Renaissance Europe and Mexico through pre-World War II Europe and 1950s Japan and the U.S. Review of artifacts, art, artistic communities, and writers over the span of several centuries to assess changing attitudes to LGBTQ+ communities.CCSF GE Areas E and H3; CSU GE Area C2; IGETC Area 3B.

Course studies male to male intimate relationships from a variety of perspectives. Integrating the personal experiences of class members, the course also examines biological, psychological, social, and cultural influences upon men?s ability to develop and sustain intimate relationships. Students will gain a better understanding of how to seek and participate in more satisfying relationships as well as understand and cope with the many forces that impact male same-sex relationships.

This course examines the development of LGBTQ+ communities and the cultural and ideological forces that have shaped them. Included are the ways queer and trans groups have presented themselves and their communities through political activism and resistance, cultural organizations, and media. Contemporary struggles for decolonization, equity, and social justice with an emphasis on intersecting identities will be highlighted.

This introductory course focuses on a broad range of domestic and global contemporary LGBT topics in art, history, law, literature, and politics. Students have the opportunity to explore intersecting identities while developing research and critical thinking skills vital for further progress in the program.UC/CSU

Utilizing a feminist lens, this course studies people who identify as women and nonbinary in intimate relationships from a variety of perspectives. Integrating the personal experiences of class members, the course examines biological, psychological, social, and cultural influences upon women's and nonbinary people's ability to develop and sustain intimate and healthy relationships.

Examination of transgender and gender-diverse figures throughout the world who, historically, held a sacred place within ancient cultures as evidenced in art and literature. The course will then move to explore modern and contemporary views of transgender and gender-diverse people within various cultures globally, including LGBTQIA2+ politics, art and culture.