Answer the following in 700 to 1050 words formatted consistent with APA guidelines:
How do you think historical and scientific perspectives on homosexuality may have shaped the way gay individuals perceive themselves? Address at least three perspectives discussed in the text.
Include in your analysis the experiences of coming out and adjusting as a gay individual.
Finally how have historical and scientific perspectives reflected on your sexual orientation?
Course Description
This course is a comprehensive view of the psychosocial and physiological aspects of sexual health in our contemporary society. The student will have opportunities to explore numerous relevant topics including love intimacy and relationships; sex and marketing; sexual diseases; sexual abuse; gender identity and sex roles; and socio-cultural influences and values in decision making. The course is designed for the student to understand attitudes and behaviors as they relate to sexual well-being and integrity.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Rathus S. A. Nevid J.S. and Fichner-Rathus L. (2011). Human sexuality in a world of diversity (8th ed.) Boston MA: Allyn and Bacon.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Human Sexuality
Objectives 1.1 Relate various value systems to sexual decision making.
1.2 Discuss the critical thinking involved in sexual decision making.
1.3 Explain the functions of male and female external and internal sex organs.
Course Preparation Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructors biography and post your own.
Readings Read Appendix A.
Read Ch. 1 (pp. 1-10) Ch. 3 (pp. 59-81) and Ch. 4 (pp. 101-115 & 119-126) of Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity.
Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings.
CheckPoint
Sexuality and Value Systems Answer the following: Which value system or systems discussed in the text do you most relate to? Explain your answer.
Day 3
Aug. 7 30
CheckPoint
Critical Thinking and Sexual Decision Making Answer the following: How do you use the principles of critical thinking in making sexual decisions? Give an example from your own life in which you would use critical thinking to make a decision about sex. Day 4
Aug. 8
30
Individual
The Sperm and the Egg Describe the life of a sperm and the life of an egg from start to finish in a 700- to 1050-word story based on this weeks reading and formatted consistent with APA guidelines. Cover the following points in your story:
Trace the movements of the sperm and the egg from their development to fertilization.
Describe the function of each of the male and female internal and external sex organs in relation to the sperm and the egg.
Describe the role of the sex organs in fertilization.
Be creative. Consider giving the sperm and egg personalities as you describe their traveling adventures. Day 7
Aug. 11 70
Objectives 2.1 Give examples of the role of the senses in sexual arousal.
2.2 Summarize the role of the brain neurochemicals and sex hormones in sexual arousal.
2.3 Compare and contrast the stages of sexual response cycles for males and females.
Readings Read Ch. 5 Ch. 6 (pp. 168-193) & Ch. 15 of Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity.
Participation Participate in class discussion. 10
Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. Day 2 and Day 4 10
Nongraded Activities and Preparation View the Conquering Performance Anxiety video. The video can be found in the Week Two Electronic Reserve Readings link.
CheckPoint
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