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Overview

In this subject you will become familiar with the interdisciplinary field of sex research and critical sexuality studies. You will 1) critically examine the history and discourses of sex research and sexuality studies, 2) analyse ethical issues unique to modern sex research and sexuality studies including methodology and human rights, … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Jennifer Power

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Certificate

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically review knowledge of histories and discourses as they apply to sex research and sexuality studies.
2.
Critically analyse issues relating to ethical conduct of sex research and sexuality studies.
3.
Justify practical solutions to improve sexual health and wellbeing that consider historical and ethical contexts
4.
Create grammatically correct, evidenced-based coherent and correctly referenced arguments for improving health and human rights as they apply to sex research and sexuality studies.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted to HCSHS or must obtain subject coordinators approval