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410.683.60
Global Perspectives on LGBT Health

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Friday, 10:00 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Utilizes the socio-ecological framework to deconstruct social contexts and political power systems that contribute to LGBTQ health disparities across the globe. Assists in developing an appreciation for various forms of sexual and gender identities, including how cultural and religious traditions shape such identities in various regions and countries. Encourages students to recognize systemic factors that influence psychological and social development related to gender and sexuality. Introduces unique dynamics surrounding sexual orientation in family, immigration, and international human rights law.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Analyze the roles of region, history, religion, power, privilege, and structural inequality in producing LGBTQ health disparities
  2. Assess inter-relationships between minority stress, coping, and social support and their impact on health, health behavior, and illness among various LGBTQ populations globally
  3. Describe the role of culture in LGBTQ health intervention development and implementation
  4. Apply global awareness and cultural sensitivity to the design of health behavior change programs focusing on diverse LGBT populations
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Discussion
  • 70% Assignments
Special Comments

This course blends traditional classroom time and outside-of-class activities with a corresponding reduction in class sessions. This class will meet once a week. Students are expected to spend one hour a week on class work in addition to regular homework.