PSYb1710 Psychology of sexuality

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Lukas Blinka, PhD. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Anna Ševčíková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Anna Ševčíková, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 P21a
Prerequisites
SEMESTR(3) || SEMESTR(4) || SEMESTR(5) || SEMESTR(6) || SEMESTR(7) || SEMESTR(8)
SEMESTR(4) ||SEMESTR(5) || SEMESTR(6)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 35 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 33/35, only registered: 10/35
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main goal of the course is to familiarize students with the basic concepts, models and theories that allow understanding the variability of sexual expression.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will: • know basic sexological terms, theoretical approaches relevant to the study of sexuality, and factors that influence sexual experience, behavior and attitudes. • understand selected theoretical approaches and methodological procedures relevant to the investigation of sexual experience, behavior and attitudes. • have a critical apparatus for understanding various topics related to human sexuality • have the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in psychological practice, e.g. in the field of partner counseling
Syllabus
  • The concept of human sexuality and theoretical approaches to the study of human sexuality
  • A historical and methodological perspective on sexuality research
  • Sexual functioning
  • Sexuality from the point of view of evolutionary psychology I
  • Sexuality from the point of view of evolutionary psychology II
  • Sexuality and gender I
  • Sexuality and gender II
  • Sexuality across the lifespan
  • Partner sexuality
  • Sexual orientation
  • Sexual education and sexual health
  • Sex and the media
Literature
  • LEHMILLER, Justin J. The psychology of human sexuality. Second edition. Hoboken: Wiley Blackwell, 2018, xxix, 442. ISBN 9781119164715. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, group projects, presentations by professionals in the sectors, reading
Assessment methods
fulfilling requirements: obligation to attend classes, work on a case study, essay, presentation
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Pro otevření kurzu je potřeba minimálně 12 zapsaných studentů.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/predmety/uplny_vypis?fakulta=1423;obdobi=9023;zuv=1542896
doc. Mgr. Lukas Blinka, PhD. (INPSY VP FSS MU), ID 79130, lecturer doc. Mgr. Anna Ševčíková, Ph.D. (INPSY VP FSS MU), ID 319690, lecturer
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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