Sociology 160

Human Sexuality

 

DATE               TOPIC/ASSIGNMENT

                     I.  Introduction

Sept. 2                  A.  The Course
Sept. 4                  B.  Common Sense and Science
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapters 1, 2
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 72, 130
Sept. 9, 11          C.  Research in Human Sexuality; Ethical Issues
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 3
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 74,  131

                    II.  Components of Sexual Expression

Sept. 14, 16             A.  Biological Aspects; Social Constructions of Biology
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapters 4, 5,
                                   PowerWeb:  Articles 78, 83
Sept. 18, 21             B.  Sexual Arousal and Sexual Response; Sex Appeal
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 8
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 79, 81
Sept. 23, 25            C.  Interaction and Communication; Building Relationships
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 11, pp. 302-311.
                                   PowerWeb: Article 132
Sept. 28, 30            D.  Societal Influences; Gender, Religion
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapters 12, 19
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 103, 122, 123, 133
Oct. 2, 5                 E.  Societal Influences: Law
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 20
                                   PowerWeb: Article 125

Oct. 7                  E X A M I N A T I O N  #1 (Will cover Sections I, II)
                             (Exam begins at 8:25 AM)

                  III.  Sexual Expression Through the Life Cycle

Oct. 9, 12              A.  Sexual Deverlopment in Childhood; Sex Education
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 9, pp. 231-238.
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 126, 127
Oct. 14, 16            B.  Sexual Development  in Adolescence
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 9, pp. 239-255.
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 94, 134, 135
Oct. 19, 21            C.  Constructions of Sexuality; Love Stories
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 11, pp. 282-302.
                                    PowerWeb: Articles 99, 100
Oct. 23                  D.  Male and Female Sexuality
                                    PowerWeb: Articles 136, 137                                 
Oct. 26, 28            E.  Sexual Orientation
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 13
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 104, 138
Oct. 30,                 F. Sexual Development in Adulthood ; Sexuality and Aging
   Nov. 2                     Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 10
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 96, 139
Nov. 4, 6, 9           G.  Extramarital Sexuality; Commercial Sex
                                   Hyde & DeLamater, Chapter 16
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 113, 140

Nov. 11               E X A M I N A T I O N   #2 (Will cover only Sec. III)
                           (Exam begins at 8:25 AM)

                    IV.  Controlling Fertility

Nov. 13, 16              A.  Contraceptive Techniques; Effectiveness, Safety
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 7, pp. 155 -179.
                                       PowerWeb: Article 85
Nov. 18                    B.   New Reproductive Technologies
                                       Hyde & DeLamater, Chapter 6, pp. 149 -153.
                                       PowerWeb: Article 121
Nov. 20                   C.  Contraceptive Use
Nov. 23, 25             D.  Abortion
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 7, pp. 179 -185, incl Focus.
                                       PowerWeb: Article 86, 141

Nov. 26 - 29       Thanksgiving  Recess

Nov. 30                   E.  Pregnancy
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 6, pp. 119 -149, 153-154.
                                       PowerWeb: Articles 84, 124

                    V.  Sexuality and Society

Dec. 2                     A.  Sex and Violence; Sexual Assault
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 15
                                       PowerWeb: Articles 109, 110
Dec. 4, 7                 B.  Sexual Variations
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 14
                                       PowerWeb: Articles 107, 108
Dec. 9                     C.  Sexually Transmitted Diseases; HIV Infection and AIDS
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 18
                                       PowerWeb: Articles 118, 142
Dec. 11, 14             D.  Sexual Disorders; Sex Therapy
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 17
                                        PowerWeb: Article 116                                     

Tuesday, Dec. 22     FINAL EXAMINATION (Will cover entire course)
        2:45 to 4:45 PM