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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSY034

Course Name:

Psychology of Sexuality

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Ezgi Ildırım Özcan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to make students aware of the physical and psychological dimensions of reproductive health and to introduce sexual dysfunctions.
Course Content:	Sexual behavior in humans, development of sexuality in humans, reproductive behavior and sexuality, social gender and sexuality, sexual orientation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have knowledge about the physiological dimensions of healthy adult sexuality.
2) Have knowledge about the psychological dimensions of healthy adult sexuality.
3) Have information about myths that disrupt adult sexual health.
4) Have knowledge about the perspective of sexual health in our culture.
5) Have general information about sexual dysfunctions.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and mutual acquaintance.
2)	General introduction to sexuality.
3)	Physical and psychological aspects of female sexual health
4)	Physical and psychological aspects a of male sexual health
5)	Social gender and roles
6)	Sexual Orientation
7)	Sexual myths in Turkish culture
8)	Mid-Term Exam
9)	Sexual myths in Turkish culture – Part 2
10)	General introduction to sexual dysfunctions
11)	Female sexual dysfunctions
12)	Female sexual dysfunctions – Part 2
13)	Male sexual dysfunctions
14)	Male sexual dysfunctions – Part 2
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Lehmiller, J. The Psychology of Human Sexuality/Justin J. Lehmiller (Doctoral dissertation, Ph. D.-John Wiley & Sons.–2014.–400).
References:	Lehmiller, J. The Psychology of Human Sexuality/Justin J. Lehmiller (Doctoral dissertation, Ph. D.-John Wiley & Sons.–2014.–400).

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.			1
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.	3	2			2
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.			3
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.				2
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.		1	3
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.	1
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.		3
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.					2
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.				3
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.	3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.	3
3)	Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.	3
4)	Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5)	Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9)	Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11)	Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13)	Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Midterms	1	43
Final	1	43
Total Workload		125