ECE723 - HUMAN SEXUALITY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
HUMAN SEXUALITY ECE723 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Observation
Team/Group Work
Case Study
Brain Storming
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Instructor 
Course objectiveThis course explores all aspects of human sexuality from biological, social and cultural perspectives within a developmental framework. Topics include sexual differentiation, anatomy, hormones and sexual behavior, lifespan sexual development, reproductive cycles, pregnancy, contraception, childbirth and parenting, gender differences, cultural sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases, aging, and sexual dysfunction. 
Learning outcomes
  1. To describe the scientific method as it is applied to research on human sexual behavior; identify the historical development of sexual practice, attitudes, and laws in various cultures; To describe the male and female sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual development across the lifespan, and sexual behavior patterns;
  2. To explain human relationships including sex roles, stages of love, intimacy, effective sexual communication, and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy/abusive relationships; To recognize personal and societal attitudes/prejudices about human sexuality and alternative lifestyles (homosexuality/bisexuality), and discuss ways of taking personal responsibility for their own sexual behavior and attitudes; and
  3. To examine psychological issues related to sexual behavior such as shared responsibility of contraception, pregnancy, infertility, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual dysfunction, paraphilias, and the commercialization of sex
Course ContentThis course seeks to foster healthy attitudes toward sexuality by providing knowledge and having discussions about the formation of sexual attitudes and myths, the physiology of human sexual systems, psychological aspects of sex roles, love and human sexuality, sexual minorities, and the legal aspects of sexuality. 
ReferencesHyde, H.J. ve DeLamater, J. (2013).Understanding human Sexaulity. McGraw-Hill Education. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Sex research, methods, and problems
Week 2History of sexual practices and attitudes in western society and other cultures
Week 3Female and male sexual anatomy and physiology
Week 4Love and the development of sexual relationships
Week 5Sexual behavior patterns
Week 6Communication in sexual behavior
Week 7Mid term
Week 8The continuum of sexual behavior: heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality
Week 9Contraception, fertilization, and infertility problems
Week 10Sexuality during childhood, adolescence, the adult years, and the older years
Week 11Nature and origin of sexual difficulties and sex therapy
Week 12Sexually transmitted diseases
Week 13Sexual victimization
Week 14Commercialization of sex
Week 15Paraphilias
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance140
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments220
Presentation220
Project110
Seminar00
Midterms110
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1960
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 16 3 48
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22550
Project11212
Homework assignment22550
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 15050
Total Workload37140300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and deepens the knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.   X 
2. Conceives the interdisciplinary interaction which early childhood education is related with   X 
3. Systematically utilizes and evaluates the knowledge within the field of early childhood education.   X 
4. Interprets the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.    X
5. Solves the problem faced related to the field of early childhood education by using various research methods.    X 
6. Takes initiative in conducting studies in the field..   X 
7. Presents studies in early childhood care and education by providing support from latest research findings.    X
8. Evaluates knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of early childhood education with a scientific approach..  X  
9. Establishes effective professional communication with persons or organizations at national and international levels.    X
10. Assesses the recent developments in the field by supporting with both qualitative and quantitative data.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest