Human Sexuality
HED
32544-001
Fall 2004
Instructor:
Ms. Laurie M. Wagner, M.Ed., CHES
Office: 328 White Hall
Class
Time: 3:15-4:30 Tuesday & Thursday
Phone:
(O) 330-672-7977
Room: 110 White Hall
(H) 330-677-5410
E-mail:
lyoo@kent.edu www.personal.kent.edu/~lyoo
Office
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays
I. Text: Human
Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary
II.
Learning Objectives:
On successful completion of this course, the student
will be able to:
1. describe the social/psychological role of human
sexuality in relation to self and in interpersonal relationships with others,
2. describe the anatomy and physiology of the
reproductive system in terms of human sexual response, conception, and
contraception,
3. identify the dysfunctions and diseases which
affect the reproductive system,
4. explain the interaction of sexuality and various
social systems: family, law, entertainment, community, advertising, and
religion,
5. describe the significance of and tolerance for
the sexual mores of others.
6. be aware of personal attitudes about sexual
behaviors and issues,
7. be able to consider the concept of human
sexuality in its totality,
8. demonstrate an increase in capacity to think
critically about current issues and topics related to
sexuality,
and,
9. demonstrate technological ability to use e-mail
and internet for class interaction and
investigation.
III.
Grading:
1. Attendance & Participation 50 Points (2 per
class)
2. Exams 150 Points (50 Points Each)
3. Personal
Investigation 60 Points
4. Projects &
Assignments 40
Points (5 Points Each)
A= 300-269, B=268-239,
C=238-209, D=208-179
V. Special
Arrangements:
University policy 3342-3-18 requires that students
with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal
access to course content. If you have a documented disability and require
accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester
to make arrangements for necessary classroom adjustments. Please note, you must
first verify your eligibility for these through Student Disability Services
(contact 330-672-3391 or visit www.kent.edu/sds
for more information on registration procedures).
For all
students, this is a student-centered classroom. If you are having difficulty at
any time with any aspect of class work or class management please let me know
as soon as possible.
VI. Class
Management
1. Attendance
will be taken every class meeting by way of a sheet circulated throughout the
room. It is the student's responsibility to be sure to sign this sheet. Point(s) will be deducted for leaving early
or lateness that is not excused. I allow for two absences, after that, barring
university excuse, attendance points will be deducted accordingly.
2. Missed
assignments or exams due to excused absence have one week to be completed
upon return to class. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of missed
assignments or exams and to contact the instructor for make-up. Please check
your student handbook for absences that are officially accepted by the
university and provide appropriate documentation. Any assignments or exams not
made up after one week will receive zero credit. If you fail to appear to
make-up an exam at the agreed upon time, you will also receive zero credit for
that exam. Make-up exams will be created from the same subject matter, but will
be different from the original exam.
3. Exam
protocol is designed to reduce disruptions and promote fairness. On the day
of an exam please arrive on time and ready to sit for your exam through its
entirety. Lateness will be tolerated
only until the first student has finished his or her exam. Once a student has
left the room, no other students will be permitted to arrive late to sit for
the exam. During the exam the use of phones, calculators, palms, laptops,
watches, or any other electronic or manual aid (including books, notes,
friends, baseball hats, forearms, etc…) is strictly prohibited. Students found
in violation of this policy will have chosen to forfeit their exam grade and
will receive an F on that particular exam. Further university disciplinary
action may also be taken.
4. Projects &
Assignments will be assigned on the day they appear on the syllabus. It
is the student's responsibility to be aware of these assignments, as they are
not included in the syllabus. This means if you miss class the day an
assignment is given, it is your responsibility to contact someone in the class
or my website for this information. No make-up or late assignments will be
accepted without excused absence documentation. It is very important that you
fulfill the requirements of the assignments as they are due.
5. Personal
Investigation assignment will be given with plenty of time before it is
due. I also will be collecting it in pieces, to make sure you’re on the right
track. For this & other reasons absolutely
no late papers will be accepted. Please make sure to follow
instructions as given on the assignment sheet for the investigation.
6. Extra Credit
assignments will be made available as they arise & credit determined by the
instructor.
If you are aware of a possible extra credit opportunity, please talk to me
prior to
the
event so I can announce it to the entire class. Unannounced activities will not
be
accepted
for extra credit.
7. Cell Phones and Pagers are extremely
disruptive to class discussions and interactions and
therefore
will not be tolerated in this classroom. If you are expecting an important call
please
stay home to receive it. If you absolutely must leave your phone on for
emergency
situations,
please set it to vibrate and excuse yourself from class before answering.
Students
who choose to ignore this policy will be asked to leave the classroom and
attendance
and participation points for that day will be deducted.
8. Grades
will be kept on an on-line gradebook.
You will receive a password via e-mail the second
week
of class that will allow you access to your grades at any time. The link to
this page
can be
found on my web page, or can be accessed directly from the initial e-mail. I do
not
keep
copies of your passwords, so it is very important that you keep a copy of your
password
in a safe place. If you lose your password you need to go to the gradebook
web
page and request it be sent to you. You will receive e-mails throughout the
semester
announcing
extra credit opportunities, gradebook updates, exam grades, and other
materials
relevant to this class. It is VERY important that you periodically check
the
gradebook
to be sure that your grade is accurate. If at any time you find an error,
please
submit
to me in writing your name, the assignment, what the gradebook reports for the
assignment,
and finally what you have recorded for the assignment. Attach this to the
assignment
and turn it in to me. As of December 10th
your grades are as they are
reported
in the gradebook.
9. Formats
for all projects,
assignments, and papers will be given at the appropriate time. Please
conduct
your assignments in a professional matter even though the content may often be
of a
casual nature. Handwritten projects and assignments are perfectly acceptable
given
that
they are legible and neat. ALL extra credit papers and personal investigations
are to be
typed
and double spaced in 10 or 12 point font.
10. Appropriate
language is to be used at all times. Many of you may be accustomed to using
various
slang or street terms for many of the topics covered. This terminology is to be
left
outside
of this class. While we will talk about these words in class, papers, extra
credit
assignments,
e-mails and class discussions are to be devoid of them. If you have difficulty
substituting
an appropriate term for an inappropriate term, please see me for help. Any use
of
inappropriate language or terminology will result in a deduction of points as
appropriate
to
context of misuse. Every single topic can be discussed in an educated,
respectful, and
thoughtful
manner. Every effort will be made to support this.
VII. The
Bottom Line
It is my opinion that this could be one of the most
important and rewarding classes you will participate in here at
1. In order to further the objectives of this
course, as well as to aid class discussions, we will often
spend
time in small groups. During this time, it is important that each group member
share
their
thoughts and feelings, or lack there of. Please treat the members of your group
with
respect.
Many times you will not agree with other members. This is strongly encouraged!!
We
can only learn if we can all be honest & investigate differences.
2. If at any time you are uncomfortable with the
subject matter, you have the right to withdraw from the discussion. I also
maintain the right to limit class discussions to educationally appropriate
topics. Please note that this limitation will likely far succeed the boundaries
of traditional college classrooms.
3. Every one of you is entitled and encouraged and
even required to have or to form your own opinions concerning the various
topics discussed in class. Please respect yourselves enough to share your
opinions & respect the opinions of others.
4. At times when I feel the class is focused only on
politically correct or socially acceptable beliefs or opinions I will act as a
voice of “others”. Please do not assume that anything I say during a class
discussion represents my actual opinion about the topic unless I explicitly
state that it is. My own personal opinions regarding class topics are
irrelevant. You are the focus
of this class, and discovering and developing your own educated and thoughtful
ideas and beliefs is among my top priorities.
5. Human Sexuality is an ever-changing and often
controversial subject. I will do my best to provide you with the most complete,
up-to-date, accurate, and representative information that I can. I also
strongly encourage you to bring relevant sexuality-related current events with
you to class.
6. Although this syllabus is very complete and may
seem rather strict, this can be a very fun and educational class. I sincerely
look forward to, and depend on, your attendance and participation.
I look
forward to learning with you!!
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