Sociology 160

Human Sexuality

 

DATE               TOPIC/ASSIGNMENT

                     I.  Introduction

Sept. 5                  A.  The Course
Sept. 7                  B.  Common Sense and Science
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapters 1, 2
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 72, 130
Sept. 10, 12          C.  Research in Human Sexuality; Ethical Issues
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 3
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 74,  131

                    II.  Components of Sexual Expression

Sept. 14, 17             A.  Biological Aspects; Social Constructions of Biology
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapters 4, 5,
                                   PowerWeb:  Articles 78, 83
Sept. 19, 21             B.  Sexual Arousal and Sexual Response; Sex Appeal
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 8
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 79, 81, 143
Sept. 24, 26            C.  Interaction and Communication; Building Relationships
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 11, pp. 283-291.
                                   PowerWeb: Article 132
Sept. 28,                 D.  Societal Influences; Gender, Religion
  Oct 1                        Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapters 12, 19
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 103, 123, 133
Oct. 3                     E.  Societal Influences: Law
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 20
                                   PowerWeb: Article 125

Oct. 5                   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. 8, 10              A.  Sexual Development in Childhood; Sex Education
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 9, pp. 214-222.
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 127, 144
Oct. 12, 15            B.  Sexual Development  in Adolescence
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 9, pp. 222-239.
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 94, 134, 135, 145
Oct. 17, 19            C.  Constructions of Sexuality; Love Stories
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 11, pp. 264-283.
                                    PowerWeb: Articles 99, 146, 147
Oct. 22                  D.  Male and Female Sexuality
                                    PowerWeb: Articles 136, 137, 148                                
Oct. 24, 26            E.  Sexual Orientation
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 13
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 138
Oct. 29, 31            F. Sexual Development in Adulthood; Sexuality and Aging
                                   Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 10
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 96, 139, 149
Nov. 2, 5, 7           G.  ExtraRelationship Sexuality; Commercial Sex
                                   Hyde & DeLamater, Chapter 16
                                   PowerWeb: Articles 113, 140, 150

Nov. 9               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. 12, 14              A.  Contraceptive Techniques; Effectiveness, Safety
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 7, pp. 144 -167.
                                     
Nov. 16                    B.  Contraceptive Use
Nov. 19                    C.  Assisted Reproductive Technologies
                                       Hyde & DeLamater, Chapter 6, pp. 136 -142.
                                       PowerWeb: Article 151
Nov. 21, 26              D.  Abortion
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 7, pp. 167 -171,
                                            incl Focus on pp. 172-173..
                                       PowerWeb: Article 152, 153

Nov. 22 - 25        Thanksgiving  Recess

Nov. 28                   E.  Pregnancy
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 6, pp. 110 -136, 142-143.
                                       PowerWeb: Article 84

                    V.  Sexuality and Society

Nov. 30                   A.  Sex and Violence; Sexual Assault
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 15
                                       PowerWeb: Articles 109, 110
Dec. 3, 5                 B.  Sexual Variations
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 14
                                       PowerWeb: Articles 107, 108
Dec. 7, 10               C.  Sexually Transmitted Diseases; HIV Infection and AIDS
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 18
                                       PowerWeb: Articles 118, 142, 154
Dec. 12, 14             D.  Sexual Disorders; Sex Therapy
                                       Hyde & DeLamater:  Chapter 17
                                        PowerWeb: Article 116                                     

Thursday, Dec. 20     FINAL EXAMINATION (Will cover entire course)
                12:25 to 2:25 PM