This course will explore the complex cultural dynamics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) visibility, along with its social, political, and psychological implications for LGBTQ audiences. "LGBTQ Issues in the Media” explores four domains:  (1) the question of LGBT media visibility (2) the complex processes of inclusion, normalization, and assimilation in popular culture (3) media industries and the LGBT market (4) the relationship between digital media, LGBT audiences, and everyday life.  Throughout, we will interrogate how our investigation of LGBT issues helps us unpack the various definitions and significances of media.