Class 1, 7 Oct (online) – Introduction to the course: This class will introduce students to the course content, structure and assessment
Class 2, 14 Oct – LGBT History around the world
Class 3, 21 Oct – Understanding Gay & Lesbian culture
Class 4, 28 Oct – Understanding Trans culture
Class 5, 4 Nov – International law and legal frameworks around LGBT people and culture
Class 6, 11 Nov – Australia Part I: – celebrating Pride, Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
Class 7, 18 Nov – Australia, Part II: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island LGBT peoples
Class 8, 9 Dec – China: Being gay in PRC
Class 9, 16 Dec – Thailand: Being trans and gender diverse
Class 10, 23 Dec – Samoa: Being LGBT in the Pacific
Class 11, 6 Jan – Japan: The history and culture of LGBT people in Japan
Class 12, 13 Jan – Japan: Societal attitudes and legal protections
Class 13, 20 Jan – Course Conclusion: In this class we will evaluate and reflect on the topics and content that we have explored over the semester