EDSOC303-21G (NET)

Education and Sexuality

15 Points

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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Sonja Ellis

Sonja Ellis
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TL.2.12
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sonja.ellis@waikato.ac.nz

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: alistair.lamb@waikato.ac.nz
: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz
: yilan.chen@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The focus of this paper is the study of the ways in which child and adult sexuality is constructed, monitored and regulated in society and in educational settings. The main emphasis is on exploring sexuality through historical, social, and cultural perspectives in relation to the social science literature.

Many of the issues covered in this paper could be considered controversial. Occasionally some students may find some of the ideas and experiences covered in the course unsettling or disturbing, particularly students who may have strong commitments to political, religious or other beliefs. A university is a place for informed debate - a safe space in which to express, and deliberate over, a wide range of conflicting viewpoints. Due to the nature of the subject area, it is probable that 'four letter words', coarse language, 'semi-nude' bodies (e.g. from sex education materials or artwork) and other sexual content may occur in some of the readings or resources, and that reference may be made to potentially distressing issues (e.g. sexual abuse). This is not a compulsory paper and if you think this content may cause you concern, you may prefer to choose a different paper.

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Paper Structure

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This paper is a NET paper. It is therefore taught entirely online via Moodle. While the content is delivered remotely, to successfully complete the paper it is essential that you engage with the prescribed reading and other activities specified; and that you actively contribute to the online discussions that form a substantive part of the assessment for this paper.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Discuss the changing educational and wider social policies, ideas and processes pertaining to sexuality and the body that have shaped the educational and wider social contexts.
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  • Identify major social theories pertaining to sexuality, the body, and education that have informed educational policy and research in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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  • Discuss changing social dynamics and questions concerning equality of opportunity, equity, and social justice informing educational movements, policy, and research in Aotearoa New Zealand - including those pertaining to sexuality and the body.
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  • Explore contemporary findings from research on education and sexuality.
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  • Apply educational ideas encountered in readings, research, and in personal experiences as tools to (re)construct working philosophies of education and sexuality, to identify and critique current sexual issues and debates.
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Assessment

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It is strongly advised that you complete ALL assessments. You must achieve an overall mark of at least 50% to pass the paper.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Annotated Timeline
25 Nov 2021
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Report
9 Dec 2021
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Presentation (slides and notes only)
17 Dec 2021
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Moodle Discussions
20
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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There is NO set textbook for this paper. Students will be expected to complete a series of 'essential readings' across the trimester relating to topics covered on the paper. All readings can be accessed electronically from the library via the Reading List for this paper. Direct access to the reading list is provided via Moodle, but it can also be accessed via the Reading Lists tab on the library homepage: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/.


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Recommended Readings

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Recommended texts for this paper are listed in a separate section of the Reading List. These are useful for undertaking wider reading, and as a starting place when undertaking preparatory work for assessments. Students will be expected to undertake their own literature searches for academic sources (e.g. journal articles) to cite in their assessments.

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Other Resources

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Links to other useful resources (e.g. short videos, key websites) are included on Moodle.

Students should be aware that unguided searching of the internet for sexual subject matter may result in unintentional access to pornographic and other offensive websites, for which the university accepts no responsibility. Students studying this paper will NOT be expected to access such content. Please note that downloading sexually offensive material can result in prosecution.

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Online Support

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This is a NET paper and is therefore delivered entirely online with support via Moodle. Online web address: http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz/ or you can click on the Moodle link on the university home page.

Resources directly related to the content of this paper are available via Moodle. Support with sourcing and referencing literature for assessments can be accessed via the Study and Research section of the library website (https://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/). Resources and support with all aspects of your academic studies can be accessed via the Student Learning website (https://www.waikato.ac.nz/teaching-and-learning/student-learning).

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Workload

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This paper is a 15 point paper. It is therefore expected that you will spend around 150 hours engaged with its content and producing assessed work. As a rule of thumb, this equates to 10-11 hours per week across the trimester (including the teaching recess).

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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: 15 points at 200 level paper in Education and Society, Professional Education or Gender and Sexuality Studies, or 45 points at 200 level or above in any other subject.

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: PCSS307

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