Diverse Sexualities Syllabus Winter 2010

South Puget Sound Community College Syllabus Course: Department: Course Number: Credits:

Diverse Sexualities & Culture Anthropology & Sociology 275 5

Syllabus Information: It is important that you understand the syllabus has been agreed upon by ALL of the professors that will be teaching this course. If you have subject matter questions is it appropriate to address them towards the professor who taught the specific subject, if you have seminar, exam or general questions it is appropriate to address the team-lead, Patrick Chapman. Please note that we reserve the right the make the corrections and/or changes to the syllabus as we deem necessary due to the pace and the special circumstances of the classroom. If you have concern with any of these issues it is important that you discuss them with the lead instructor as soon as they arise. Course Description: This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to studying diverse sexualities, specifically homosexuality and transgender. The course content will examine the anthropological, sociological and psychological approaches to diverse sexualities, particularly concerning their historical, causational, cross-cultural and institutional aspects. Additional topics include empirical data, the arts, social movements, religion and linguistics. Prerequisite: Engl&101 recommended Quarter/Year: Days: Section: Time:

Winter 2010 Tuesday & Thursday I 1:15 – 3:30 pm

Lead Professor: Office Location: Office Hours: Phone Number: e-mail: Website:

Patrick Chapman 22-226 11:00-11:50 am 596-5476 [email protected] http://pchapman.spscc.edu

South Puget Sound Community College Additional Professors: Kathryn Clancy 20-304 596-5266 e-mail: [email protected] office hours: MTWF 1:00-2:00 pm Nicole DiGerlando e-mail: [email protected] Please e-mail to set up an appointment Erica Dixon 20-208 596-5578 e-mail: [email protected] office hours: MW 9:00-9:50 am and at noon solely by appointment David Hyde 20-305 596-5284 e-mail: [email protected] office hours: 10:00-10:50 am Debbie Teed 22-234 596-5451 e-mail: [email protected] office hours: by appointment Materials Required: Patrick M. Chapman (2008). “Thou Shalt Not Love”: What Evangelicals Really Say to Gays, Haiduk Press. Matt Kailey (2006). Just Add Hormones: An Insider’s Guide to the Transsexual Experience, Beacon Press. There will also be additional readings provided by the professors. COURSE FEATURES/POLICIES: Academic Honesty: All work is to represent own efforts rather than to be copied from another. Cheating will result in an F grade for the class. For the academic honesty policy, refer to the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities found on the college’s website. Financial Aid: Students receiving financial aid should ALWAYS check with Financial aid prior to withdrawing, signing an incomplete contract, changing to an audit, or receiving an F or V grade in a class.”

South Puget Sound Community College Class Participation/Attendance: Attendance is not taken but failure to attend class negatively impacts your grade. Missed Exams and/or Assignments: Late assignments will receive at most ½ credit. To prevent viruses from infecting my computer, I will not open e-mail attachments - no exceptions! Tests are take-home. Tests turned in within one week after they are due will receive at most ½ credit. Not test will be accepted after that time. No late finals are accepted.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND EXPECTATIONS Evaluation: Reading questions 50 points (10 each, 17.5% of the Seminars 75 points (25 each, 26.3% of the Reflections 30 points (10 each, 10.5% of the Tests 80 points (40 each, 28.1% of the Final 50 points (15.5%)

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Listserv: For this class a special “email listserv” has been created. The purpose of this listserv is to provide you with an additional means of discussing class topics and issues, and to allow us to easily disseminate readings, articles and announcements. You are not required to read or respond to all listserv posts. Occasionally, one will be required or important, and we will specifically indicate when that is the case. Generally you may browse the posts for the topics that interest you and delete those that do not. Feel free to respond to posts (by pressing reply) or email your own articles, thoughts, or questions to [email protected]. Always include your name with your posts. All posts should be respectful, well thought-out, and regarding issues related to the class topics. We will monitor the listserv. What you need to do for the listserv: 1. During the first week of class you need to provide us with an e-mail address so that we can sign you up. If you do not already have one you can acquire a free account from yahoo (www.yahoo.com).

South Puget Sound Community College 2. Check your email regularly to see list postings and announcements If you have any difficulty signing up for the listserv or are not regularly receiving listserv posts, see Dr Patrick Chapman immediately. Readings: For designated chapters from Chapman’s book answer the assigned study question in the back of the book in 1-2 pages (minimum one complete page), typed and double-spaced. For full credit your answer should thoughtfully reflect upon the reading material, lectures, and discussions. Seminars are a part of this course. You need to be prepared in advance and present in order to earn points for the three seminars. In the seminars the class is divided into smaller discussion groups in order to further facilitate understanding and application of the course material. The seminar discussion is held without participation from the professors. The discussion is based on reading the articles that are on e-reserve. On seminar days you are required to have at least two pages of notes pertaining to the article (for use during the seminar) and at least one critical thinking question – a question that you write based on the article and bring to the seminar for the group’s input. The professors also assign specific questions pertaining to the article. Students without notes can listen in, but earn a 0. The seminar is a chance for you to discuss current issues and trends with your peers. The goal is to become more aware of your own ideas and values on issues, gain new perspectives from others, practice your listening and speaking skills, and have lively discussions. You are expected to come prepared with your notes and question, to participate in the discussion, to stay for the entire seminar and to evaluate and grade the group. Courteous and considerate behavior is mandatory. After seminar you will be required to write a one page seminar reflection on what you personally learned from the seminar. Note: The most common mistake in the seminar is NOT staying on topic and NOT keeping the connection to the course material.

Tests are take home and in essay format. They require you to apply the material from lectures, readings and videos. It is best to think of it this way:

South Puget Sound Community College EVERYTHING is fair game on the exam. The Final Exam is a take home exam. It is comprehensive and qualitative in nature, requiring you to apply what you have learned throughout the quarter. No late finals are accepted. Grading Scale: A 93-100% A90-92% B+ 87-89% B 83-86% B80-82% C+ 77-79% C 73-76% C70-72% D+ 67-69% D 63-66% D60-62% F 0-59% Incomplete: Because of extenuating circumstances, I may consider issuing an Incomplete. The student is eligible if the student is halfway through the course, is earning at least a C, and is able to complete the course by working with the instructor no later than the subsequent quarter. If you are considering this option you must speak with me to determine if it is feasible. Support Services Available: Library, Writing Lab in building 22 Disability Support Services located in building 27 Diversity and Equity Center located in the Student Union Building TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE/CALENDAR/DUE DATES:

South Puget Sound Community College Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

5 7 12 14 19 21

Jan 26 Jan 28 Feb 2 Feb 4 Feb 9 Feb 11 Feb 16 Feb 18 Feb 23 Feb 25 Mar 2 Mar 4 Mar 9

Introduction Western civilization Social movements Social movements Religion & anti-gay movement Seminar preparation, Transgender movement & You Don’t Know Dick Psychology: Identity & Sem 1 Language & identity Psychology: History & Current Perspectives Etiology of sexual orientations Advising Day = No class Nature & Sociological Perspectives The Celluloid Closet (Exam 1 due) Seminar 2 & Marriage, Family & Relationships Marriage, Family & Relationships Daddy & Papa Film Anthropology of homosexualities

Mar 11

Caribbean anth & Of Gods and Men Paradise Bent & Seminar 3

Mar 16 Mar 18 Mar 23

Film (Exam 2 due) Middlesexes & Final group study Final Exam due

Chapman Chapman Hyde Hyde Chapman Dixon

Readings TSNL 1, 4

TSNL 2, 5, 9

Clancy & Dixon Teed Clancy Chapman

TSNL 6, 7 (209218)

Chapman & Dixon Chapman

TSNL 3

Dixon Dixon Dixon DiGerlando Chapman

TSNL 7 (190-209), 8

Teed Chapman & Dixon DiGerlando Chapman

TSNL 10

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: A. Understand the multi-disciplinary perspectives of diverse sexualities, particularly homosexuality and transgender B. Understand the role of empirical research to the study of human behavior as it relates to sexual orientation

South Puget Sound Community College C. Identify and critique the current theories, research and findings on the causes of sexual orientation D. Identify how beliefs surrounding sexual orientation influence our culture and institutions (such as religion and marriage) E. Explain the influence of culture on understanding sexuality F. Explain the role of power and privilege in regards to sexual orientation G. Understand how social movements have influenced social policy H. Examine and analyze examples of diverse sexualities in the arts COLLEGE WIDE ABILITIES : A. Think logically and critically COURSE CONTENT: A. History of homosexuality in Western culture B. Social movements relating to homosexuality C. The importance of language in personal and social identity D. Causes of homosexuality from biological, psychological and sociological perspectives E. Queer Theory F. The institution of marriage G. The intersection of religion and homosexuality, with an emphasis on Christianity H. Cross-cultural perspectives including ones from the South Pacific, the Americas, Africa and Asia I. The arts, such as art, drama, film, literature and philosophy