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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Vents Sīlis
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Medicine
Language:English, Latvian
Branch of science:Philosophy; Philosophical Anthropology

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.

Prerequisites

Not required.

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.

Competence

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.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Medicine, SSNMFz8Master’sLimited choiceVents Sīlis
Medicine, SSNMF5Master’sLimited choice
Medicine, MF5Master’sLimited choice
Medicine, MF7Master’sLimited choice
Medicine, SSNMFz6Master’sLimited choice
Medicine, SSNMF7Master’sLimited choice
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Medicine, SSNMF6Master’sLimited choice
Medicine, MF6Master’sLimited choice
Medicine, MF8Master’sLimited choice
Medicine, SSNMFz7Master’sLimited choice
Medicine, SSNMFz5Master’sLimited choice
Medicine, SSNMF8Master’sLimited choice