COUNSL 110G Sexual Ethics

4 Credit(s)

This course will address philosophical, sociological, and psychological issues related to sexual ethics. We will cover topics such as the influence of Christianity on current sex education, justice issues with regard to sexual practices, the right to pleasure, harm arguments with regard to coercion, the idea of consent, and moral issues regarding media objectification, pornography, and prostitution. As a First Year Seminar, the course will address 7 capabilities: careful reading, clear writing, critical thinking, use of information technology, skill in oral presentation, teamwork and academic self-assessment.

First Year Seminar

Enrollment Requirements:
Degree students only with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston.

Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).