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Sexology

Course
2019-2020

Entry requirements

Personality, Clinical and Health Psychology or a similar course.

Description

The course examines themes from a bio-psychological and social perspective, thus studying different theoretical models as well as different topics within the field of sexology. The course covers such topics as:

  • History in the sexology field, sexual development in childhood, adolescence and adulthood until an older age.

  • The anatomy and physiology of the sexual response in women and men.

  • Sexual dysfunction in men and women: etiology and treatment options.

  • Sexual diversity.

  • Research on human sexuality.

  • Paraphilias and gender identity disorder.

  • Victims of sexual abuse. And what is known about sexual abusers?

Course objectives

After completion of the course, students are able to:

  • Describe different theoretical models of human sexuality;

  • Describe the ideal sexual development process;

  • Describe the different sexual dysfunctions in men and women and are able to recognise the possible aetiologies for different dysfunctions;

  • Describe which treatment(s ) will be indicated for a specific sexual problem;

  • Explain different methods in sex research.

Timetable

For the timetables of your lectures, workgroups, and exams, select your study programme.
Psychology timetables

Lectures Exams

Registration

Course

Students need to register for lectures, workgroups and exams.
Instructions for registration in courses for the 2nd and 3rd year

Elective

Elective students have to enroll for each course separately. For admission requirements contact your study advisor.

Exchange/Study abroad

For admission requirements, please contact your exchange coordinator

Examination

Students are not automatically enrolled for an examination. They can register via uSis from 100 to 10 calendar days before the date; students who are not registered will not be permitted to take the examination.
Registering for exams

Mode of instruction

8 2-hour lectures

Assessment method

A written exam consisting of multiple choice (40) and open questions (4). 70% of he mark is from the multiple choice questions and 30%

The Institute of Psychology uses fixed rules for grade calculation and compulsory attendance. It also follows the policy of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences to systematically check student papers for plagiarism with the help of software. Disciplinary measures will be taken when fraud is detected. Students are expected to be familiar with and understand the implications of these three policies.

Reading list

  • “Understanding Human Sexuality” by Janet Shibley Hyde/ John D. Delamater. Thirteenth Edition. ISBN 078-1-259-25351-5, Mc Graw- Hill International Edition.

  • Additional articles available via Blackboard

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