GLBT Studies Minor

About | Requirements | Core Courses & Electives

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About

GLBT Studies at the University of Minnesota recognizes the scholarly importance of GLBT people, politics and theory and gives students a rich interdisciplinary framework in which to understand and critically examine this dynamic academic field. The program allows students to question and analyze the complex roles and implications of sexuality, gender and sexual identity. In a world where GLBT people are more visible and prominent than ever before, having a strong background in GLBT history, culture and theory is an increasingly valuable part of any education.

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Requirements

The minor will consist of GLBT 1001 (3 credits) and an additional 15 upper division credits, to include two core courses and at least three electives. Core courses will focus materials on issues relating to the history, culture, social and political formations, and experiences of GLBT people. Elective courses may be drawn from the Theory of Sexuality Courses or a list of GLBT-focused courses (courses emphasizing GLBT issues/experiences) and of GLBT-component courses (those courses having one-quarter or more of their materials relating to the history, culture, social and political formations, or experiences of GLBT people).

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Core Courses & Electives

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Required Introductory Course

• GLBT 1001: Introduction to GLBT Studies

Core Courses

• GLBT 3301 / SW 3301
  GLBT Social Movements
  
  
• One of the following four Theory of Sexuality Courses:
  
  
  • CSCL 3456W
    Sexuality & Culture
    
    
  • CSCL 3472
    Gay Men & Homophobia in American Culture
    
    
  • GWSS 3404
    International Lesbian and Queer Studies
    
    
  • GWSS 4403
    Queering Theory

Electives

Three electives either from the Theory of Sexuality Courses above, the list below, or an approved course of your choice.**

• AMST 4101
  Gender, Sexuality and Politics in America
  
  
• ARTH 3411
  Gender & Sexuality in Art since 1863
  
  
• ENGL 3330 / GLBT 3601
  GLBT Literature: Queer Ways of Knowing
  
  
• ENGL 3880
  Joy Boys and Invention of Modern Sexuality
  
  
• FSOS 4101
  Sexuality & Gender in Close Families & Relationships
  
  
• FSOS 4152
  Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual People in Families
  
  
• GLBT 3610
  Topics in GLBT Studies
  
  
• GLBT 5993
  Directed Study
  
  
• GWSS 3290 / HIST 3960
  History & the Body
  
  
• HIST 3212
  Dissident Sexualities in U.S. History
  
  
• PUBH 3010
  Public Health Approaches to HIV/AIDS
  
  
• SOC 3251W
  Sociological Perspectives on Race, Class, and Gender
  
  
• SOC 4551
  Sociology of Sexualities
  
  
• SOC 4521
  Love, Sex & Marriage

** Additional courses not listed can be approved by submitting a syllabus and/or course description, related course materials such as research papers, and proof of enrollment to the minor's academic advisor.

Contact Information

For more information regarding the GLBT Studies Minor, contact the Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies via email or by phone 612-624-3573.

Jacquelyn Zita
Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
436 Ford Hall
Email Jacquelyn
612-624-9326

Kevin Murphy
Department of History
748 Social Sciences Building
Email Kevin
612-624-9021

Rebecca Aylesworth
Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
404 Ford Hall
Email Rebecca
612-624-6809