SEX401 Basic Sexology 2
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Tor-Ivar Karlsen
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's programme in Psychosocial health
- Sexology, Interdisciplinary Continuing Education, Part-time
Teaching language
This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.Recommended prerequisites
SEX404-G Basic Sexology I (10 ECTS credits)
Course contents
The course SEX401 comprises the last five (of twelve) topics in basic sexology.
SEXUAL DIVERSITY
8: Normality and diversity / sexual expression, sexual cultures and sub-cultures
Anthropological and social science research regarding gender and sexuality
Normality
Religion, legislation, norms and ethics
Traditions and rituals regarding gender and sexuality:
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male circumcision
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female circumcision
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other rituals of conversion
Egocentric, gender-focused and etnocentric thinking
Trans-cultural society and sexuality:
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Value-pluralism or value-puritanism?
Sexual competences:
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heterosexualities
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bisexualities
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homosexualities
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sexual experimentation
Sexual cultures
Trans-sexuality, transvestism and other variations of gender identity
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affirmation of gender identity through surgery
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gender crossing, gender mixing and gender cruising
Sexual arousal:
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establishment of sexual response cycles
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sado-masochism
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fetishism
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other variations of arousal
Sexual habits:
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culture conditional habits
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intrapersonal patterns
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Interpersonal patterns
Auto-eroticism:
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Sexual fantasies and dreams
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Masturbation
Being single, marriage, partnership and other lifestyle choices
TRANSGRESSION OF BOUNDARIES AND SEXUALITY
9. Transgression of boundaries
Legislation in various countries at various times
Sexual abuse
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physical and mental
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towards children and adults
Harmful effects caused by sexual activity
Regulations regarding sexual activity
The law in regard to:
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sex pressure, harassment and sexual abuse
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pornography
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prostitution
Physical and psychological consequences by sexual abuse
Sexual abusers
Penalty and treatment
10. Sexuality and society
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Anthropological research and approaches
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Socio-biology
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Debate regarding sexuality as essence and/or social construction
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Sex surveys and epidemiological studies
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Moral/ethics regarding sexuality in society
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Economy, ideology and law
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Religion and sexuality
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Teaching about sexuality and birth control
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Sexuality in organisations
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Feminism and men´s movement
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HIV and sexuality
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Prostitution
11. Sexuality and media
Sexual entertainment:
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TV, film/video, internet
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Literature
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Erotics and pornography
Sexuality and eroticism in commercials
Sexual education:
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sex advice columns
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telemarketing services
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sexual education through film/video
Public rooms as melting pots for sexual educational habits
Public opinion, prejudice and stereotypy
Possibility for presentations via self-chosen medium (interactive media)
12. Prevention and information
Sexual education in
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pre-school
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primary and secondary school
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upper secondary school
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organisations
Preventing sexual abuse of children
Preventing unwanted pregnancies
Preventing sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS
Learning outcomes
On successful completion the course, the student will have:
Knowledge
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knowledge of and insight into sexual diversity
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knowledge of sexual abuse, harmful effects and legislation as a basis for preventive work
Skills
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developed a critical attitude to the presentation / use of sexuality in various media
General competence
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an understanding for the interaction between systems in society and human sexuality
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developed methodological competence, ability to develop or take part in educational arrangements which promote a positive view for children and adolescents with regard to own body and sexuality, and a preparedness for taking action in sexual situations
Examination requirements
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Approved the work requirement log keeping. See Guidelines in the course brochure.
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Attendance requirements must be met. See course brochure for details.
Teaching methods
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Working in groups
Students participate in inter-disciplinary basis groups. The intention of the groups is to prepare for experience exchange and development of knowledge through casework.
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Seminars
The seminar is a dialogical working method in which students are active and participating, and it invites students to reflection upon personal understanding of and in clinical practice.
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Lectures/Conferences
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Self-study
Students are expected to work independently according to the reading list throughout the course.
Estimated student workload is 405 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
A graded 5-hour written individual school examination.