Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2018 - PSYC 367 D100

Psychological Perspectives on Human Sexuality (3)

Class Number: 3768

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Jun 18, 2018: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 7 – Jun 18, 2018: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201, PSYC 260, PSYC 362.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines human sexuality from a psychological perspective. Focuses on the empirical research on a variety of topics such as gender differences in sexuality, sexual orientation, models of sexual arousal, erotica, the interplay between sexual and relationship functioning, sexual problems and treatment. Students with credit for PSYC 391 Psychological Perspectives on Human Sexuality may not take PSYC 367 for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

We will examine human sexuality from a psychological perspective. Topics will include history of sex research, attitudes about sex, sexual orientation, communication about sex, sex motives, sexual fantasy and pornography, the interplay between sexual and relationship functioning, sexual problems and treatment.

Topics:
History of sex research; Sociocultural Influences & Sexual Scripts; Gender, sexual desire, & sexual plasticity; Sexual arousal & motivation; Sexual Fantasy; Sexual Orientation; Sexuality within established relationships; Sexual Communication; Erotica; Non-monogamous alternatives; Masturbation; Sexual Dysfunction and Treatment

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Although we will focus on specific topics throughout the course, the major objective of this class is to critically evaluate claims about sexuality and relationships based on empirical research.

Grading

  • iclicker and in class discussion: 8%
  • Midterm Exam: 30%
  • Weekly comments: 8%
  • Final Paper: 20%
  • Final Exam: 34%

NOTES:

THERE WILL BE NO PREREQUISITE WAIVERS GIVEN FOR THIS CLASS.

Office hours:  Tuesdays 5.30-6.20pm

Intersession Final Exam:  June 21st, 2018  2:30 pm - 5:20 pm Room:  SWH 10081

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

There is no text for this course. You will be assigned articles and chapters to read that will be posted on Canvas or available for download through PsycInfo. This course requires the use of iclickers to collect in-class responses from students. You may use the iclicker 1 or 2 for all iclicker assignments in class.

REQUIRED READING:

There is no text for this course.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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