Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
SWGS 317 - TRANSGENDER STUDIES
Long Title: TRANSGENDER STUDIES
Department: Stdy of Women, Gender, & Sxlty
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course surveys the evolving category of transgender in global context with a specific focus on the United States. Drawing on medicine, history, law, anthropology, cultural studies, women’s studies, and sexuality studies, participants will explore the contested meanings of “transgender” and related terms like “non-binary” and “gender non-conforming.” Instructor Permission Required. Recommended Prerequisite(s): SWGS 101 or SWGS 201.