SOC 360 - Sociology of Sexualities

Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D
An analysis of the social construction of sexuality. Topics may include the intersection of race, class, gender and sexuality; power and the construction of norms that influence sexual identities; and, the role of agency in generating alternative identities and practices.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area D1-3 requirements.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-UD-D - Upper Division Social Sciences
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Engage (orally and in writing) in educated, open-minded discussions of diverse sociocultural beliefs, perspectives and norms related to sexualities.
Understand and embrace social diversity and critically analyze cultural representations of oppressed populations, while working toward equity and empowerment.
Critically read, interpret, integrate, and synthesize abstract sociological arguments and theories.

UD-D. Upper-division Social Sciences Learning Outcomes

analyze how power and social identity affect social outcomes for different cultural and economic groups using methods of social science inquiry and vocabulary appropriate to those methods;
demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply accurately disciplinary concepts of the social or behavioral sciences; and
demonstrate an understanding of and ability to effectively plan or conduct research using an appropriate method of the social or behavioral sciences.