Instructors:
Mrs. Margo Rizk, M.A.,
Diploma, Christian Counselor
E-mail:
mmrizk1@msn.com
Phone:
412-793-1868
Mona Mikhail. M.D.
E-mail:
monarmikhail@yahoo.com
Phone:
412-716-7413
Course Description:
An analysis of the anatomical,
psychological, cultural, and religious aspects of a wide
range of topics in the area of human sexuality. Emphasis is
on the development of an understanding and appreciation of
the role of sexuality throughout the various phases of the
life cycle
Course Objectives:
1. Increase awareness and
understanding of one's own sexual knowledge, feelings, and
attitudes.
2. Increase knowledge and
understanding of the nature, development, and function of
human sexuality.
3. Increase knowledge and
understanding of the range of sexual attitudes and practices
of both present and past societies.
4. Increase knowledge,
understanding, and sensitivity to the responsibilities and
ethics of adult sexuality.
5. Promote a deep and truly
Christian thinking regarding sexuality.
6. To develop a foundation of
knowledge and skill in, discussing, sexual issues.
Required Text:
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Human Sexuality
Today. King Bruce. Published by
Prentice Hall.
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The Act of
Marriage the beauty of sexual love. Tim & Beverly La
Haye. Zondervan.
On-Site Lesson Schedule:
Readings Prior to Arrival: The first three
chapters in Human Sexuality Today. King Bruce
1. The Instructor will give an
overview of the course and will emphasize the important
points.
2. Class Presentations on the
last day, students will be asked for presentations. The
presentations may cover any topic related to human
sexuality. They will be done in groups of three to six, and
must relay information on human sexuality topics in a useful
and interesting format. Any method or approach will be
acceptable to accomplish this project. Previous assignments
have included surveys, Jeopardy STD’s, case presentations,
both serious and humorous
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Grading Scale:
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Test Schedule |
Percentage of
course grade |
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A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F below 60 |
Test 1: Lessons 1-6
Test 2: Lessons
7-12
Research paper |
30%
30%
40% |
Course Requirements:
1. Attending the course’s
lectures in the announced conference.
2. Having daily access to the
Internet and basic typing skills.
3. Turning assignments after
the dead line may reduce the score by 25 %
4. There will be a
comprehensive final exam which will be following all the
rest of the work that has been completed and turned in.
Distance Learning Lesson Schedule:
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Week |
Lesson |
Text Book Assignment |
Test Schedule |
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Week 1 |
Why a course in human
sexuality? |
Page 1 Ref #1 |
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Week 2 |
Our sexual and
reproductive anatomy |
Page 25 Ref #1 |
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Week 3 |
Hormones and sexuality |
Page 52 Ref #1 |
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Week 4 |
Similarities and
differences in our sexual responses |
Page 70 Ref #1 |
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Week 5 |
Sexually transmitted and
sexually related diseases |
Page91 Ref #1 |
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Week 6 |
Becoming a woman /
becoming a man gender identity and gender role |
Page 197 Ref #1 |
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Test 1 Lessons 1-6 |
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Week 7 |
Life span sexual
development |
Page 246 Ref #1 |
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Week 8 |
Adult sexual behaviors
and attitudes |
Page 277 Ref #1 |
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Week 9 |
Love and relationships |
Page 295 Ref #1 |
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Week 10 |
Sexual problems and
therapy |
Page 315 Ref #1 |
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Week 11 |
Sexual victimization,
rape harassment, and abuse of children |
Page 356 Ref #1 |
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Week 12 |
Why God created sex |
Page 49 Ref #2 |
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Test 2 Lessons 7-12
& Book Review
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Book Review
Choose one of the following
options based on your reading of The Act of Marriage
the beauty of sexual love. Tim & Beverly La Haye.
Choose one of these areas:
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Write one page summary of
each chapter include personal reflection
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Write five pages summary of
the book include personal reflection.
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Or write a paper a minimum
of 5 pages and cover a topic related to human sexuality
that particularly interests you.
Note:
1. First page is the title page (title, your name,
instructor’s name, course name)
2. Abstract (summary).
3. Your paper
