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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/00 |
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PSY143
2000 Fall - 2006 Summer II |
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3 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Lesbian,
Gay and Bisexual Studies |
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Introduction
to the study of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. Includes
psychological, developmental, social, biological, historical and cultural
aspects. Review of research literature regarding the etiology and assessment
of sexual orientation, prejudice, and discrimination, and family issues.
Current issues in lesbian/gay/bisexual studies. Prerequisites: None. Course
Attribute(s): General
Education Designation: Cultural Diversity - [C] |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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PSY143 2000
Fall - 2006 Summer II |
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Studies |
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Identify the historical roots of lesbian/gay/bisexual
culture. (I) |
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Define the essential aspects of sexual orientation. (I,II)
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Describe the etiology and assessment of sexual
orientation. (II) |
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Define the basic characteristics of prejudice and
discrimination and describe their psychosocial and political impact. (III) |
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Identify the skills required for successfully living as a
minority in a heterosexual society. (III-VI) |
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Describe the process of lesbian/gay/bisexual psychosocial
development. (IV) |
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Review family issues that are unique to
lesbian/gay/bisexual culture. (V) |
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Identify the major current issues of lesbian/gay/bisexual
culture. (VI) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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PSY143 2000
Fall - 2006 Summer II |
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Studies |
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I. Definitions in Lebian/Gay/Bisexual culture from a Historical Perspective
A. Theoretical issues in
defining sexual identity B. Development of lesbian,
gay, and bisexual identity in other countries C. Development of lesbian,
gay, and bisexual identity in the United States II. Etiology and Assessment
of Sexual Orientation A. Major psychological,
biological, and social theories B. Assessment scales and
surveys III. Prejudice and
Discrimination A. Functions and origins of
homophobia and heterosexism B. Psychosocial and
political impact IV. Psychosocial
Development and Sexual Identity A. Critical developmental
stages B. Age-related tasks V. Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual
Family Issues A. Nuclear family issues B. Community as family C. Parenting issues VI. Current Issues in
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Studies A. Education B. Economic C. Religious D. Political E. Health F. Humanities 1. Literature 2. Art 3. Music 4. Theater 5. Film G. Other |