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Description

Gender and sexuality are integral parts of how we understand ourselves and relate to one another, yet these identities and expressions are often narrowed, reduced to binaries, or restricted by heteronormative definitions. This course invites learners to expand awareness of the full constellation of gender and sexual identities, expressions, and experiences that make up our shared human story. Learners will explore how affirming the dignity of each person’s identity and expression strengthens communities and promotes collective well-being. Through conversation, reflection, and storytelling, participants will examine how exclusion and erasure cause harm, and will identify ways to foster environments where authenticity and belonging are possible for everyone.  By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Deepen understanding of gender and sexuality as dynamic, multifaceted aspects of human identity.
  • Understand how dominant culture expectations around gender and sexuality oppress and harm everyone. 
  • Practice dialogue skills that promote listening, reflection, and connection across lines of identity and experience.
  • Identify everyday actions that contribute to affirming, inclusive, and equitable learning communities and workplaces.

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Section Title
ECHO: Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexuality
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 13, 2026
Campus
Online (US Central Time)
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
2.0
Location
  • Online (US Central Time)
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Business or Corporate Entity $175.00
Non-Profit/Government/Higher Ed Inst $150.00
Self-Supporting Individual $100.00
UMN Students/Faculty/Staff $0.00

Section Details

This dialogue section will take place online via Zoom on Tuesday, October 13th from 10am to 12pm. The course's Zoom link will be included in the enrollment confirmation email, and will be sent again on the Monday before the session via email. 

If for any reason you do not have the Zoom link in your receipt and did not receive the Monday reminder email by 5pm on Monday of the week of the session, please reach out to oeded@umn.edu requesting the Zoom link. Please include course title and date in your message.

Questions?
For questions regarding course material, please email oeded@umn.edu. Please include course title and information in your message.
For questions regarding the registration process, please email dorshelp@umn.edu.
For technical questions, please email help@umn.edu.

Section Title
ECHO: Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexuality
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Nov 19, 2026
Campus
Online (US Central Time)
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
2.0
Location
  • Online (US Central Time)
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Business or Corporate Entity $175.00
Non-Profit/Government/Higher Ed Inst $150.00
Self-Supporting Individual $100.00
UMN Students/Faculty/Staff $0.00

Section Details

This dialogue section will take place online via Zoom on Thursday, November 19th from 1 to 3pm. The course's Zoom link will be included in the enrollment confirmation email, and will be sent again on the Monday before the session via email. 

If for any reason you do not have the Zoom link in your receipt and did not receive the Monday reminder email by 5pm on Monday of the week of the session, please reach out to oeded@umn.edu requesting the Zoom link. Please include course title and date in your message.

Questions?
For questions regarding course material, please email oeded@umn.edu. Please include course title and information in your message.
For questions regarding the registration process, please email dorshelp@umn.edu.
For technical questions, please email help@umn.edu.

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