ATS3715 Sex and sexualities in everyday life
Faculty of Arts
ATS3715 Sex and sexualities in everyday life is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS3715
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3715
No unit lists ATS3715 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units. It is highly recommended that students only take this unit after they have completed two gateway units in Sociology.
Prohibition: ATS2715
Overview
In this unit you will explore the meaning and construction of sex and sexualities in everyday life. You will be introduced to a range of theories that have been instrumental in shaping understandings of sex and sexuality, and apply these to answer such questions as: What is the relationship between gender and sexuality? How are sex and sexualities regulated by different social institutions? How are sex and sexualities represented in contemporary life and what are the impacts of these representations? Topics you will cover include sex education, intimacy and sexual relationships, sex work, pornography and sexual health.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Analytical exerciseExercise30%
- EssayWritten40%
- Presentation30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply a range of theories to analyse experiences and constructions of sex and sexuality in everyday life;
- 2
identify and explain the diversity of sexual desires, practices and identities;
- 3
critically discuss how gender differences shape perceptions and experiences of sex and sexualities;
- 4
evaluate and assess how different social institutions reinforce and challenge ideas about sex and sexuality;
- 5
communicate theoretical concepts clearly and effectively in written and audio-visual forms.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit allows you to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
Learning resources
Required resources
The unit will use specific software applications. Instructions will be given to you on how to access and install relevant software.
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod).
Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Where it fits
ATS3715 is part of 6 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
- GNST-MAJMajor, ClaytonGender studiesNo reviews yet
- GNST-MINMinor, Elective unitsGender studiesNo reviews yet
- HHUM-MAJMajor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHealth humanitiesNo reviews yet
- HHUM-MINMinor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHealth humanitiesNo reviews yet
- SCLG-MAJMajor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsSociologyNo reviews yet
- SCLG-MINMinor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsSociologyNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jessica Grahame
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Claire Tanner
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3715?
ATS3715 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3715 offered?
In 2027, ATS3715 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3715?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3715 have an exam?
No. ATS3715 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3715?
ATS3715 is part of Gender studies, Health humanities and Sociology.