| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMF | 310 | 001 | Sexual and Relational Ethics |
A study of social relationships and systems that support sexual identities and relationship structures which generate ethical issues related to attitudes, values, and behaviours at both the individual and group level. This course may address sexual and relationship ethics on local, national, and transnational scales focusing on how issues of ethics and morality have been socially constructed. |
 SMF 310_K.Nixon_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 | |
| SMF | 306 | 001 | The Formation and Maintenance of Close Relationships |
The interpersonal dynamics involved in the formation and maintenance of close relationships will be examined. Topics such as attraction, commitment, love, trust, and communication will be examined from various theoretical and empirical perspectives. |
Denise Whitehead |
SMF 306_D.Whitehead_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| SMF | 301 | 001 | Communication and Counselling Skills |
This course is an examination and analysis of the theories and methods of communication as applied within the processes of individual, relational, and family consultation and counselling. |
Toni Serafini |
SMF 301_T.Serafini_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| SMF | 220 | 001 | Research Methods |
This course introduces students to the philosophy and methods of social science and humanities research, including an examination of issues and approaches to conducting research in the areas of sexuality, couples, and families. |
SMF 220_T.Shokirova_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 | |
| SMF | 213 | 001 | Sexual Health and Well-Being |
This course offers a theoretical and empirical examination of sexuality from a health perspective. Approaches to counselling, prevention, and treatment will be discussed. Topics may include STI and pregnancy prevention, pregnancy and post-partum health, healthy romantic and sexual relationships, chronic and long-term illnesses, and sexual cancers. |
Stacey Jacobs |
SMF 213_S.Jacobs_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| SMF | 208 | 001 | Introduction to Systemic Therapies and Anti-Opressive Practices |
This course provides an overview of various theoretical and therapeutic practices in relational and sex therapy, and serves as an introduction to social justice, anti-oppressive, and inclusionary therapeutic practices. In doing so, the intersections of social locations such as class, culture, dis/ability, gender, and race within various social contexts are critically analyzed. |
Carm De Santis |
SMF 208_C.DeSantis_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| SMF | 205 | 001 | The Dark Side of Sexuality |
As with all profound and meaningful human activities, sexuality has the potential to involve harm, manipulation, and abuse. This course offers a theoretical and empirical examination of the dark side of human sexuality. Topics may include sex work, pornography, sexual violence and abuse, incest, compulsive sexual behaviour, and paraphilias. |
SMF 205_J.Pazzano_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 | |
| SMF | 204 | 001 | Introduction to Human Sexuality |
This course provides a broad interdisciplinary overview of theories and research on human sexuality. Topics may include: human anatomy, sexual health, sexual response cycle, sexual orientation, gender, sex work, sexual practices, fetishes and paraphilias, and attraction/intimacy/love. |
BJ Rye |
SMF 204_BJ.Rye_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| SMF | 101 | 001 | Introduction to Relationships and Families |
This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective. |
Jane Nicholas | Fall 2018 | |
| RS | 499 | 001 | Senior Seminar |
This seminar examines contemporary methods and theories in the study of religion and how they may be used to address specific themes in religious studies. Department Consent Required |
David Seljak |
RS 499_D.Seljak_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |