SXLG6007 Culture and Contemporary Sexology

Year 1, Semester 2 Core

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Code SXLG6007
Credits 25
Graduate Attributes
Students will explore cultural and sub-cultural aspects of sexology, both nationally and internationally. Issues such as FGM/circumcision, pornography, sexuality and gender diversity, love and relationships, and sexuality throughout the lifespan with a focus on Aboriginal, Western, Arabic, and Asian cultures.
Seminar 3 Hours Weekly 

Unit Learning Outcomes

  • 1 use key concepts from the sexology literature to analyse the relationship between culture and contemporary sexology
  • 2 critically reflect on personal responses to related sexology topics considering the cultural and contemporary contexts

Course Learning Outcomes

  • 1 . apply sexological and relevant public health knowledge to protect, maintain and restore the health of communities
  • 2 . synthesise and evaluate available evidence to inform decision making in the pursuit of innovative solutions in sexological public health settings
  • 6 . demonstrate an advanced level of independent and self-directed learning to enhance individual and collective professional development in the field of sexology
  • 7 . incorporate international best practice into sexological public health practice
  • 8 . demonstrate respect for human sexual rights and cultural diversity in relation to sexual attitudes, values and practices

Assessment Breakdown