Fall 2022  |  SOC 4551 Section 001: Sociology of Sexualities (33133)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Enrollment Requirements:
soph or jr or sr
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Off Campus
Virtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
Enrollment Status:
Open (79 of 83 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
In this course we will examine social theories and sociological research on the topic of sexuality. We will explore the concept of sexuality as it intersects with race, gender, age, and class. This course is designed to give you a basic understanding of sociological implications of sexuality in the United States. This course is intended to help you develop your analytical and critical thinking skills. You will be asked to move beyond your own experience and perspectives to sociologically analyze and evaluate over-simplified explanations of past and contemporary issues as they appear in our course readings. prereq: Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
This course is completely online in an asynchronous format. There are no scheduled meeting times. Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?austi241+SOC4551+Fall2022
Class Description:
In this course we will examine sociological theories and research used to study sexual attitudes, behaviors and identities. Although our primary focus is on sexualities in the United States, we will engage in comparative historical and cultural aspects throughout the semester. A sample of the topics we will discuss include the history of sexuality, how sexuality is socially constructed, sexuality over the life course, sexuality and social inequality (including intersections of social class, gender, race/ethnicity, disability and age), sexual identity, friendships and romantic relationships, sexuality and social institutions (including debates about sex education, sex work, religion, politics and health), domestic violence and sexual assault, technology and sexuality, sexuality in the media, protests and social change. In addition to developing analytical and critical thinking skills, this course aims to increase your understanding of the connections between human sexual attitudes and behaviors and larger social forces, ultimately giving you more knowledge about the inner workings of the society in which we live.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Everyone is welcome! The topics discussed in this course are applicable to many fields of study, including, but not limited to, education, psychology, law, human resources, communication studies and public health. If you have an interest in a specific topic, please let me know and I'll do my best to incorporate it. Contact me with any additional questions!
Class Format:

This course will be completely online, in an asynchronous format. Students will be required to independently read and write about the material. There will not be regularly recorded lectures/presentations. The course is structured by weekly modules in which you will have discussions (with initial posts by 11:59 p.m. on Thursdays and responses by 11:59 p.m. on Sundays). Each week you will receive an Announcement with an Agenda and other details about the week. There is a weekly structure to help keep you on track. Contact me with any questions about this!

Workload:

Approximately 9 hours of independent work on reading, research and other course requirements in accordance with UMN guidelines (3 hours per week per credit). You can expect to read a combination of textbook chapters, academic articles and non-fiction book chapters. You can also expect to watch videos available online, including, but not limited to, documentaries and movies. Students will be assessed in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, discussion boards, reflection papers/journals and a final research paper (8-10 pages).

Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33133/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
19 May 2022

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