GWST 1102: Love and Sex

3 Credit Hours

This course examines the phenomena of love and sex from multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives in a global context. Students critically evaluate the personal and social significances of intimacy and analyze the ethical, political, and cultural dimensions of love and sex through a variety of media. Topics may include family, marriage and monogamy, sexual identity and orientation, reproductive politics, sex work, consent, and representation.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Recognize how culture affects personal and social experiences and values in a global context.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of cultural, social, and political diversity in human thought and action by exploring and responding to others in open dialogue about diversity.
Critically evaluate multi- and interdisciplinary materials.
Critically evaluate opposing points of view.
Identify the audience, intent, value, and context of informational sources.