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Exploring LGBTQ+ Culture

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This course is an exploration of the cultural implications of LGBTQ people, places, events, and issues on America and how we as Appalachian State college students engage with this culture on and off campus. Students will learn a wealth of LGBTQ history while looking at events through the perspective of other cultures, engaging with local politics, and identifying local LGBTQ communities and their efforts. Students will also learn key skills that will make them successful and prepared for college coursework as well as the resources and knowledge required of them to complete quality academic writing.

NOTE: This course is offered as a hybrid (at least 50% online). Note required meeting time and location for this section.

Course Details
Prefix: 
UCO
Course Number: 
1200
Section Number(s) and Day/Times Taught: 
157: M 5:00pm - 6:15pm - hybrid
173: W 5:00pm - 6:15pm - hybrid
Term: 
Spring 2025
Categories: 
Global Issues
Civic Engagement
Instructor(s)

Elizabeth Alliss

Liz Alliss is a graduate of UNC Charlotte (BA Middle Grades Education) and Appalachian State (MA Higher Education) who works in higher education administration. The majority of her focus is on college access issues for LGBTQ students, rural students, and first-generation college students. Liz has been teaching for the past four years in adult and continuing education classrooms and has presented a plethora of workshops in LGBTQ college access, job readiness, and college recruitment for marginalized populations. Liz enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She is also an avid crafter and builder in her spare time.