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Courses for January Term 2010
PSYC 4603: Psychology of Sexual Orientation [3]
Charlotte Patterson, Professor
This course is full.
This course is intended as an overview of issues related to sexual orientation across the life course from the standpoint of the social sciences. The first part of the course is designed to highlight recent and historical dimensions of controversies about approaches to conceptualization of sexual identity, origins and development of sexual orientation, and issues related to identity formation and disclosure in adolescence and early adulthood. The course then moves on to consider concerns related to sexual orientation during adulthood, such as relationships within couples, employment and careers, lesbian and gay parenthood, and gay/lesbian aging. Requirements include two exams, oral participation in class discussion. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate students in the social sciences, others may enroll with permission of the instructor.
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