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Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-27-2006 |
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PSY143
2006 Fall - 9999 |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Studies |
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Introduction to the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgendered 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/transgendered studies. Prerequisites: None. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Cultural Diversity - [C] |
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MCCCD
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PSY143 2006
Fall - 9999 |
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Studies |
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Identify the historical roots of lesbian/gay/bisexual and
transgendered 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
and transgendered individuals. (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/transgendered
psychosocial development. (IV) |
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Review family issues that are unique to
lesbian/gay/bisexual and transgendered culture. (V) |
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Identify the major current issues of
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgendered culture. (VI) |
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MCCCD
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PSY143 2006
Fall - 9999 |
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Studies |
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I. Definitions in
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered culture from a Historical Perspective A. Theoretical issues in
defining sexual identity B. Development of lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgendered identity in other countries C. Development of lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgendered 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 C. How they impact
transgendered individuals IV. Psychosocial
Development and Sexual Identity A. Critical developmental
stages B. Age-related tasks V. Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual and
Transgendered Family Issues A. Nuclear family issues B. Community as family C. Parenting issues VI. Current Issues in
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered 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 |