Intimate Matters: Histories of Sexuality in the U.S. and Beyond, 1945-present (AMER0055)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: Institute of the Americas
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module examines the history of the United States from 1940s to the present day through the lens of sexuality, and the experiences of sexual minorities, including: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. With a focus on the intersections of gender, race and class alongside sexuality, students will examine the ways that sexual subjects have been created, codified and constrained within structures of homophobia and capitalism. Students will also appraise the extent to which sexual minorities challenged these structures over the last century. Although the United States is the central focus of this course, we will also look to other nations and regions of the Americas for comparison.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 26
Module leader: Dr Joshua Hollands
Who to contact for more information: ia-programmes@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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