shs4sr research in sex, sexuality and sexual health
RESEARCH IN SEX, SEXUALITY AND SEXUAL HEALTH
SHS4SR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will become familiar with the interdisciplinary field of sex research and critical sexuality studies. You will 1) critically examine the history and discourses of sex research and sexuality studies, 2) analyse ethical issues unique to modern sex research and sexuality studies including methodology and human rights, 3) develop skills to evaluate sex research and sexuality studies to justify solutions in practice (e.g., education, therapy, program development, research development, etc.) and 4) argue for the use of sex research and sexuality studies to address health and human rights issues (e.g., normalizing diversity to address harmful stigma).
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Power
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be admitted to HCSHS or must obtain subject coordinators approval
Co-requisitesN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Power
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 39 - 39
One 2.00 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
2 days (14 hours) of face to face content delivered by lectures, seminars, and facilitated discussions.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 9.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Content (e.g., readings, online materials, online engagement) to be completed by students at a regular pace throughout the semester with an expectation of spending approximately 9 hours per week across all activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literature review (2000 words) A critical review and synthesis of the research literature on a sex-related topic. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Written assessment (3000 words) Presenting critically designed sexual health promotion intervention/program/policy based on research. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |