A guide to courses treating issues related to lesbian and gay studies at JMU.
Topics include: sexual identity; gender; the gay and lesbian presence in history,
literature, and art; and social, legal and medical concerns of homosexuals
Sociology of Gender °
Bethany Bryson
SOCI 337
3 credits
Text: Kate Bornstein’s Gender Workbook
Subject Matter includes: Third Wave Feminism, Queer Theory
Examination of theories of sex role development, the roles of men and women in society and gender as a
social construction.
Sociology of Sexuality °
Christine M. Robinson
SOCI 367
3 credits
This course examines Sociological theory and research on sexual behaviors, identities, cultures and social
movements, investigating how sexuality is shaped by society and its social institutions. In addition, the course
examines how sociological research on sexuality is conducted, how society shapes the sociological study of
sexuality, the unique ethical concerns and methodological challenges in researching sexuality, and the place
of sociology in shaping public discourse and social policy on relevant social issues.
Gender and Justice °
Sue Spivey
JUST/WMST 341
3 credits
This course is an interdisciplinary examination of the causes, structure and consequences of gender oppression.
Consistent with the social justice track of the major, notions of fairness, justice and equality with respect to
gendered social, political and economic relations will be examined.
Judaism *°
Frances Flannery
RELI 320
3 credits
An examination of the beliefs, practices and historical development of the various forms of Judaism
represented in America today: Orthodox, Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist.
Multicultural Counseling °ˆ
A. Renee Staton
PSYC 749
Subject Matter includes: discussion and exploration of sexual identity, multicultural counseling
This course is a cognitive and experiential study of social and psychological variables that influence the crosscultural counseling relationship. Culturally relevant models of counseling theory and practice are explored.
Current research methods and findings are presented.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Graduate students enrolled in the counseling or doctoral programs
Adolescent Literature °
READ 254
Joan Kindig
3 credits
Subject matter includes: several LGBT novels
A study of literature which has been written for or appeals to young adults and adolescents, including
practices, principles and procedures for evaluating and making literary materials appealing to adolescents.
Prerequisite: Completion of Cluster One
Topics in the Anthropology of Gender *°
ANTH 370
Laura A. Lewis
3 credits
This course examines the many ways in which gender is constructed and negotiated in different historical and
social contexts. Topics will vary with the instructor to include both cultural and bicultural perspectives.
Great Works °
GHUM 200
John J. Butt
3 credits
An intensive examination of great literary works that focus on key issues of knowledge and reality, meaning and
purpose, ethics and aesthetics. Discussion, analysis and intensive writing are required.
Psychology of Women and Gender°
PSYC 310
Arnie Kahn
3 credits
An examination of research and theory regarding the abilities of women and the changing roles of women.
Consideration is given to biological, developmental and societal determinants of sex and gender.
Prerequisite: GPSYC 101 and junior status
Critical Analysis°
SOCI 380
Joe Rumbo
3 credits
An examination of the historical context and current status of the critical paradigm within sociology, including
issues involved in critical understanding of and participation in modern society.
Prerequisite: SOCI 200
Come temporary American Culture°
SOCI/ANTH 369
Joe Rumbo
3 credits
This course analyzes contemporary American society in relation to popular cultural formation and
representations. Cultural expressions found in music, literature, film, television, cyberspace and sports will be
examined with respect to the values, sentiments, identity constructions and lived experiences of differential
situated social actors.
Sociology of Sexuality
SOCI 367
3 credits
This course examines sociological theory and research on sexual behaviors, identities, cultures and social
movements, investigating how sexuality is shaped by society and its social institution. In addition, the course
examines how sociological research on sexuality is conducted, how society shapes the sociological study of
sexuality, the unique ethical concerns and methodological challenges in researching sexuality, and the place
of sociology in shaping public discourse and social policy on relevant social issues.
° Course submitted by instructor
*Course not available for the Fall 08 semester
ˆ Graduate course of study
Please visit the JMU LGBT & Ally Education Program
in Warren 403, online at, www.jmu.edu/lgbta,
or contact us through email at jmulgbta@gmail.com, or telephone (540) 568-5428
This document is compiled from courses submitted by JMU professors, as well as courses found in the JMU Course Catalog.
Official JMU course information is found on the JMU Online Course Catalog, www.jmu.edu/catalog