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SMF 310Sexual and Relational Ethics

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies

Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

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.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2B or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

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  • Very heavy reading requirements and challenging assignments but useful material

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  • Keep up with the readings and engage in class discussion. That's how you get the most out of the course.

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Spring 2021

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Fall 2017

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Calendar versions

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