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The program in LGBT Studies seeks to understand the historical and cultural construction of sexuality. This interdisciplinary program is anti-homophobic in intent, offering courses that attend seriously to the experience of gay, lesbian and bisexual people; to the theoretical controversies surrounding sexual identities; and to the variety of scholarship in this area.
Our students choose from a variety of introductory and advanced courses, each designed to provide students with an understanding of LGBT Studies.
Below, you'll find a sampling of some of our most popular classes, as well as suggestions for making LGBT Studies a part of your larger interdisciplinary experience at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
If you'd like to view a full listing of our course options in LGBT Studies or any other subject, please visit the Online Course Catalogue.
disciplinary, 10 courses
Two core courses; two perspective courses; five additional courses selected either from the core group or the electives; and a capstone course, which can only be undertaken after completing at least eight courses toward the major. The capstone course should involve close work with a faculty adviser to create an internship, independent study, or Honors project that serves to integrate material from throughout the major. The courses in a major program must include at least one course from each division and at least three courses in one division.
interdisciplinary, 10 courses
All of the requirements for the disciplinary major, but, included within the 10 courses, there must be work from at least two departments and at least three courses in each of two or more divisions (humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine and performing arts).
disciplinary, 5 courses
Two core courses; one perspective course; and two additional courses selected from either the core group or the electives.
interdisciplinary, 5 courses
All of the requirements for the disciplinary minor, but the five courses of the minor must include courses in at least two departments and at least two courses in each of two divisions (humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine and performing arts).
Our students choose from a variety of introductory and advanced courses, each designed to provide students with an understanding of LGBT Studies.
Below, you'll find a sampling of some of our most popular classes, as well as suggestions for making LGBT Studies a part of your larger interdisciplinary experience at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Hear the voices of those who have been silenced as you read the literature of sexual minorities seeking to articulate an identity in a society that discriminates against the gay and lesbian communities. You'll read the novels that played a pivotal role in the establishment of the movements of sexual minorities today, while considering what lies in the future. Next, delve into the world of theatre in LTAM 322 Theatre and Social Change in Latin America, and see how sexual minorities use theatre to bring about social change in Latin America.
How do religion and sexuality relate to one another? How can religion play a role in the enforcing of compulsory heterosexuality? You'll seek answers to these questions and many more as you study the fundamental concerns of the academic study of religion in relation to LGBT Studies. When you've finished this course, be sure to enroll in PHIL 237 Philosophy of Religion to learn about the world as seen through the eyes of its major religions.
Experience the fervor of the political activism generated by the AIDS crisis and learn about the organizations that are currently working to establish the rights of lesbian and gay Americans. You'll also discuss the ever-changing concepts and definitions of lesbian and gay identity - and what that means today. Explore gender identity further by taking BIDS 245 Men and Masculinity, and learn why masculinity is problematic - for both men and women.