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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_050LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Philosophy; Philosophical AnthropologyTarget 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, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours16
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours16
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.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction into studies of sexuality – main topics and terms.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
2Sex at dawn of civilisation – monogamy and poligamy.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Sexuality in Antiquity – vulgar Eros and divine Eros.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Sexuality in Middle Ages – Adam and Eve in Christian discussion of sexuality.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Passion and narrative – the erotic and the romantic.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
6Sexuality in modernity – suppresion and liberation.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
7Erotic intelligence – conflict between safety and passion.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
8Conflict between consumerism and the spiritual side of sexuality – possible solutions.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
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.
2Freids, Z. (2014). "Seksuālā dzīve". Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
3Lipša, I. (2014). "Seksualitāte un sociālā kontrole Latvijā 1914-1939". Rīga: Zinātne
4Fuko M.. (2000). "Seksualitātes vēsture I". Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC (akceptējams izdevums)
5Perel, E. (2007). "Mating in Captivity. Unlocking Erotic Intelligence". New York: Harper (akceptējams izdevums)
6Ryan, 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)
7Soble, A. (2008). "The Philosophy of Sex and Love". St. Paul, Paragon House (akceptējams izdevums)
8Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:
9Perel, E. (2007). "Mating in Captivity. Unlocking Erotic Intelligence". New York: Harper (akceptējams izdevums)
10Ryan, 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)
11Soble, A. (2008). "The Philosophy of Sex and Love". St. Paul, Paragon House (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1Tannhill, R. (2001). "Sex in History". London: Abacus