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Sexuality
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:29:19
Study Course Information | |||||||||
Course Code: | HZK_050 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
Branch of Science: | Philosophy; Philosophical Anthropology | Target Audience: | Medicine | ||||||
Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
Course Supervisor: | Vents Sīlis | ||||||||
Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
Structural Unit: | Faculty of Social Sciences | ||||||||
The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
Contacts: | Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfrsu[pnkts]lv | ||||||||
Study Course Planning | |||||||||
Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
Classes (count) | 4 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 8 | ||||
Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
Full-Time - Semester No.2 | |||||||||
Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
Classes (count) | 4 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 8 | ||||
Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
Study course description | |||||||||
Preliminary Knowledge: | Not required. | ||||||||
Objective: | To introduce students to the history of concepts of sexuality, sexual practices, marriage and intimate relationships in contemporary culture. To show the dynamics of the interaction of sexuality and love as well as to characterise sexuality as an existential category. At the same time, students' quality of life and satisfaction with RSU studies will also be increased. | ||||||||
Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
1 | Introduction into studies of sexuality – main topics and terms. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
2 | Sex at dawn of civilisation – monogamy and poligamy. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
3 | Sexuality in Antiquity – vulgar Eros and divine Eros. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
4 | Sexuality in Middle Ages – Adam and Eve in Christian discussion of sexuality. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
5 | Passion and narrative – the erotic and the romantic. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
6 | Sexuality in modernity – suppresion and liberation. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
7 | Erotic intelligence – conflict between safety and passion. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
8 | Conflict between consumerism and the spiritual side of sexuality – possible solutions. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
Assessment | |||||||||
Unaided Work: | Preparation for seminar classes – getting familiar with the course literature. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal. | ||||||||
Assessment Criteria: | Abilty to comprehend the terminology and conceptions explained in the course literature. | ||||||||
Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
Knowledge: | On completion of the course students will gain knowledge about the main concepts of sexuality and their historical transformation that functions as a background for interpretations of sexuality relevant to the modern society. | ||||||||
Skills: | On completion of the course students will obtain skills in distinguishing the theoretical conceptions of sexuality and applying them to specific practical problems existing both in modern culture and human relationships. | ||||||||
Competencies: | On completion of the course students will be able to apply the philosophical, anthropological, sociological and psychological ideas for the analysis and transformation of human relationships, as well as for implementing a patient-centered, holistic medical care. | ||||||||
Bibliography | |||||||||
No. | Reference | ||||||||
Required Reading | |||||||||
1 | "Filosofiskā antropoloģija I". (2015) red. V. Sīlis, Rīga: RSU. | ||||||||
2 | Freids, Z. (2014). "Seksuālā dzīve". Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC | ||||||||
3 | Lipša, I. (2014). "Seksualitāte un sociālā kontrole Latvijā 1914-1939". Rīga: Zinātne | ||||||||
4 | Fuko M.. (2000). "Seksualitātes vēsture I". Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
5 | Perel, E. (2007). "Mating in Captivity. Unlocking Erotic Intelligence". New York: Harper (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
6 | Ryan, C., Jetha, C. (2011). "Sex At Dawn. How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships". New York: Harper (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
7 | Soble, A. (2008). "The Philosophy of Sex and Love". St. Paul, Paragon House (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
8 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students: | ||||||||
9 | Perel, E. (2007). "Mating in Captivity. Unlocking Erotic Intelligence". New York: Harper (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
10 | Ryan, C., Jetha, C. (2011). "Sex At Dawn. How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships". New York: Harper (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
11 | Soble, A. (2008). "The Philosophy of Sex and Love". St. Paul, Paragon House (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
Additional Reading | |||||||||
1 | Tannhill, R. (2001). "Sex in History". London: Abacus |