Module Details

Module Code: PSYC8006
Title: Gender & Sexuality in SC
Long Title: Gender & Sexuality in SC
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3110 - Psychology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores human sexuality with particular attention to psycho-social perspectives on sexuality and sexual orientations, cultural considerations and working with sexualised behaviour.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate different psycho-social perspectives on gender, sexuality, sexual conduct and sexual orientations.
LO2 Appraise how to work best with various sexual issues in social care.
LO3 Identify the prevalent needs and experiences of sexual minorities.
LO4 Relate to others in a professional, confident, open manner about issues pertaining to sexuality and sexual conduct.
LO5 Critically discuss discourses on gender and how they apply to sexuality and sexual conduct.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Gender
Psychological and sociological theories. Gender discources. Gender as a social construction. Gender development. Power and inequality. Gender and social care.
Sexuality
Sexuality across the lifespan. Sexual orientations. Needs and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. How sexuality is expressed and received.
Sexual Conduct
Physical and nonphysical intimacy. Sexual function and dysfunction. Sexual behaviour and disability. Paraphilia, fetishism, voyeurism, and paedophilia. Sexual violence and offending. Cultural considerations.
Sexual health and education
Sexual health and education programmes. STIs. HIV. Crisis pregnancy care. Current issues and debates. Contraceptive practices. Groupwork formats and techniques. Best practice in responding to sexual issues.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Conduct a minor research project and a review of secondary sources on a gender and sexuality topic. Present the findings in class applying various theories particularly those covered by the module lectures.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Write-up of the project and presentation reflecting the critical evaluation following feedback received during the presentation.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theoretical Perspectives of Sexual Conduct Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Discussion Workshops and Seminars on Gender and Sexuality topics Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Individual reading of relevant literature Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theoretical Perspectives of Sexual Conduct Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Discussion Workshops and Seminars on Gender and Sexuality topics Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Individual reading of relevant literature Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Inglis, T.. (1998), Lessons in Irish sexuality, UCD Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781900621168].
  • Layte, R., McGee, H., Quail., A., Rundle,K. et al.. (2006), The Irish study of sexual health and relationships, Dept. of Health and Children, Dublin.
  • Roger Horrocks; consultant editor, Jo Campling. (1997), An introduction to the study of sexuality, St. Martin's Press, New York, [ISBN: 9780312172824].
  • John H. Gagnon & William Simon. (2005), Sexual conduct, AldineTransaction, New Brunswick [N.J.], [ISBN: 9780202306643].
  • James H. Geer and William T. O'Donohue. (1987), Theories of human sexuality, Plenum Press, New York, [ISBN: 9780306424595].
  • Herant A. Katchadourian, Donald T. Lunde. (1989), Fundamentals of human sexuality, Holt, New York, [ISBN: 9780030429415].
  • Edward O. Laumann... [et al.]. (2000), The social organization of sexuality, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, [ISBN: 9780226470207].
  • Craig A. Hill,. (2008), Human Sexuality, Sage, London, [ISBN: 1412904838].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Share, P. & Lalor, K.. (2009), Applied Social Care, second. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717143764].
  • Diamond, J.. (2015), Why is Sex Fun?: The Evolution of Human Sexuality., Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, [ISBN: 9781780226880].
  • Fox, T.C.. (1995), Sexuality and Catholicism, George Braziller Inc.,, New York, [ISBN: 9780807614686].
  • Chris Beasley. (2005), Gender & sexuality, Sage, London, [ISBN: 0761969799].
  • Anthony Giddens. (1992), The transformation of intimacy, Stanford University Press, Stanford, Calif., [ISBN: 9780804720908].
  • Anne M. Johnson... [et al.]. (1994), Sexual attitudes and lifestyles, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780632033430].
  • Raymond M. Lee. (1993), Doing research on sensitive topics, Sage, London, [ISBN: 9780803988613].
  • Herbert Marcuse; with a new preface by the author. (1974), Eros and civilization, Beacon, Boston, [ISBN: 9780807015551].
  • Moir, Anne &Jessel, David. Brain Sex, Mandarin Paperbacks, London, [ISBN: 9780385311830].
  • James B. Nelson. (1988), The intimate connection, Westminster Press, Philadelphia, [ISBN: 9780664240653].
  • Robert A. Nye. (1999), Sexuality: A Reader, Oxford Paperbacks, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780192880192].
  • Richard Parker and Peter Aggleton, Eds. (2006), Culture society and sexuality, Routledge, Abingdon, [ISBN: 9780415404556].
  • Jeffrey Weeks. (1995), Invented moralities: Sexual Values in an Age of Uncertainty, Polity Press, Cambridge, [ISBN: 0745613683].
  • Jeffrey Weeks. (1985), Sexuality and its discontents, Routeledge Keegan and Paul, London, [ISBN: 0415045037].
  • Wilson Schaef, A.. (1990), Escape from Intamcy, Harper Collins, New York, [ISBN: 9780062548733].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Davidson, N. (1996), Oh Boys! Sex Education and Young Men, Health Education, 96(3), p.20-23.
  • Fine, M. (1988), Sexuality, Schooling and Adolescent Females: The Missing discourse of Desire, Harvard Educational Review, 58(2), p.29-53.
  • Flanigan, B & Hitch, M.. (1986), Alcohol Use and Sexual Intercourse and Contraception: An exploratory Study., Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education,, 31, p.6-40.
  • Frith, H.. (2000), Focusing on Sex: Using Focus Groups in Sex Research., Sexualities, 3(3), p.275-297.
  • Schreck, L.. (1999), Adolescent Sexual Activity is affected more by Mother's Attitude and Behaviour than by Family Structure., Family Planning Perspectives, 31(4), p.200-212.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HSOCC_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Work 1 Elective