This course introduces students to a culturally diverse body of literature that illustrates the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) experience as a field of literary study. Students will analyze interdisciplinary works such as fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, drama and film by established and emerging LGBTQ writers. This course will demonstrate their understanding of the development of LGBTQ literature by completing several short essays which may incorporate research using print and on-line sources. By the semester's end, students will be able to examine and compare different works with special attention to the dynamics of history, culture, and the production of literary texts in the LGBTQ community.