wyho said:
ummm what do u learn in that subject? im guessing learning sexual behaviour.... i duno correct me again please
Here is some info about the subject.
Unit purpose/objectives:
The unit "Sexuality" provides an opportunity to develop awareness and understanding of various facets of human sexuality. It uses a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing from sociology, psychology, anthropology, biology and others. It is about sexuality - not sex. As such, it considers values, feelings relationships, biology and identity.
The purpose of the subject is to encourage students to examine major theoretical perspectives on sexuality, and to explore these in relation to a selected range of topics.
2. Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
• explain historical shifts in the understandings of sexuality
• describe the biological components underlying sexuality
• describe the major studies on sexuality of this century
• critique methods used in sexuality research
• question cultural variations, preoccupations & issues in current conceptions of sexuality
• appraise current concepts of gender identity and sexual orientation
• describe differences in sexuality across the lifespan
• discuss negative experiences related to sexuality
• describe variations of sexual identity and expression
3. Content:
Introduction - course overview + expectations - the part of research in understanding sexuality– defining terms
Sexuality – a brief journey across time and place
Discussion – personal awareness of differences in attitudes & behaviours.
The biological basis of sex – sexual anatomy & physiology
"Have a cigar" - Freud & the psychology of sexuality
Teen sex – adolescents’ sexual behaviour, concerns, values and health
Cybersex & the mating game – meeting, mating, cyber-sex and beyond Constructing gender – personal or political?
Gender in a Blender - gay, straight, whatever - the sexual spectrum
Atypical sex & sex crimes
Sexual problems & therapies
Issues in sexuality 1
Issues in Sexuality 2