SEX, SEXUALITY & SEXUAL HEALTH: COMMUNICATION, POLICY & PRACTICE
SHS4SC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to the role of communication, policy and practices to address issues in sex, sexuality and sexual health. You will 1) critically engage with an interdisciplinary view of the historical development of sex discourses in a variety of socio-cultural contexts, 2) examine current trends in sex-related communications, policies and practices (e.g., health promotion), and 3) develop an evidence-based theoretically robust promotion program including a communication strategy, supporting policy recommendations and program activities.
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 ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted to HCSHS or must obtain subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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City Campus, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Power
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 17 - 17
One 2.00 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
2 days (14 hours) of face to face content delivered by lectures, seminars, and facilitated discussions.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 9.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 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* |
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2,000 word written assessmentEssay will critically explore in-depth an issue related to the subject content. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
3,000 word written assessmentAdd Written assessment presenting an evidence-based theoretically robust promotion program inclusive of communication, policy and practice. | N/A | N/A | No | 55 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
10-minute individual presentation to class (500-word equivalents)Presentation of issue covered in program paper. Recommending and persuading uptake of a newly developed program. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4 |