Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - GSWS 100 D900

Sex Talk: Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Sexuality Studies (3)

Class Number: 7575

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to issues in the study of sex, sexual identity, and sexual culture. Focused on contemporary theories of sexuality as well as representations in fiction, film and popular media from diverse cultural contexts. Students who have completed GDST 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

GSWS 100 introduces students to major contemporary issues in sexuality studies through an exploration of how sex is portrayed in different media and cultural contexts. Topics covered include: an overview of sexuality theories and critical frameworks; media culture and sexualization; social media and the public/private boundaries of sex; sex on screen; sexual identity and consumer culture; non-binary language of gender and attraction; technology and the future of sex.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: http://www.sfu.ca/gsws/undergraduate/courses/Educational_Goals.html

Grading

  • Knowledge Check-in Quizzes (5 @ 9% each) 45%
  • Discussion Postings (5 @ 5% each) 25%
  • Research Assignment 25%
  • In-class Learning Activities 5%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All required readings and other course materials will be available on Canvas as a downloadable pdf or link.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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