5949 (v.6) Sexology 651

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Workshop:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

5947 (v.6) Sexology 650 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Biological determinants. Psychosocial development. Sex and society - general attitudes. Sexuality and religion, society and the law. Education stream - Models of sexuality education. Concerns and attitudes. Program planning and process. Counselling stream - Taking a psychosocial sexual history. Common dysfunctions and their treatment. Counselling models and therapeutic tools.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed the ability to synthesise the biological, cultural, social, behavioural and spiritual aspects of human sexual expression. Developed a knowledge of the range of sexual dysfunction. Demonstrated skills in interviewing and counselling for sexual and relationship problems and knowledge of the legal, moral and spiritual implications of certain sexual behaviours.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Annon J.S., (1975), The Behavioural Treatment of Sexual Problems Volume 1 - Brief Therapy, Hawaii, Enabling Systems Inc. Annon J.S., (1975), The Behavioural Treatment of Sexual Problems Volume 2 - Intensive Therapy, Hawaii, Enabling Systems Inc. BoswellJ., (1980), Christianity, Social Tolerance and Homosexuality, Universtiy of Chicago Press. Bullard D.G. and Knight S.E., (eds.), Sexuality and Disability - Personal Perspectives, London, CV Mosby Co. Bullough V. and Bullough B., (1977), Sin, Sickness andSanity - A History of Sexual Attitudes, NY, New American Press. Fischer J. and Gochros H.L., (1977), Handbook of Behaviour Therapy with Sexual Problems Volume 1 - General Procedures, NY, Pergamon Press. Fischer J. and Gochros H.L., (1977), Handbook of Behaviour Therapy with Sexual Problems Volume 2 - Approaches to Specific Problems, NY, Pergamon Press. Green R. and Money J., (eds.), (1975), Transexualism and Sex Reassignment, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University Press. Heiman J.R. and LoPiccolo J., (1988), Becoming Orgasmic, NY, Prentice Hall. Leiblum S.R. and Pervin L.A., (eds.), (1980), Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy, London, Tavistock Publications.

Unit Texts:

Coates R., Sexology Manual Two, Curtin University of Technology. LeVay S. and Valente S.M., Human Sexuality, Massachusetts, Sinauer Associates Inc. Francouer R.T., (1991), Becoming A Sexual Person, NY, Macmillan Publishing.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Annotated Bibliography 25%. Case Study 25%. Project Paper 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y