PHLT 2692 - Human Sexuality
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43955,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Lauren Iagulli
Email: lmiagulli01@ysu.edu
Course Description
2692. Human Sexuality. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of human sexuality. Crosslisted with: PSYC 2692. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Human Sexuality | William Yarber and Barbara Sayad | 9781266581090 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1: Perspectives on Human Sexuality Chapter 2: Studying Human Sexuality Chapter 3: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology American Psychological Association. (2017, August 3). Age of first exposure to pornography shapes men's attitudes toward women [Press release]. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2017/08/pornography-exposure American Psychological Association. (2015, July 1). Do sex and violence sell? Maybe not, says new study [Press release]. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/07/sex-violence |
Foundations and Studying Human Sexuality | Module 1: Journal -- Evaluation your own Perspectives on Sexuality Module 1: Assignment -- Evaluating Sexuality in Podcast or Video Module 1: Quiz -- Chapter 1 Module 1: Quiz -- Chapter 2 Module 1: Quiz -- Chapter 3 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 4: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 5: Gender, Gender Roles, and Sexuality |
Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Identity | Module 2: Assignment -- Gender in the Workplace Module 2: Quiz -- Chapter 4 Module 2: Quiz -- Chapter 5 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 6: Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence Chapter 7: Sexuality in Adulthood Chapter 8: Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships American Psychological Association. (2012, December). Later-life sex. Monitor on Psychology. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/12/later-life-sex NBC News. (2024, March 28). Sexually transmitted infection rates have risen sharply among adults 55 and older, CDC data shows. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/sexual-health/sexually-transmitted-infection-rates-rose-older-people-cdc-rcna145332 |
Sexuality Across the Lifespan and in Relationships. | Module 3: Journal -- Your Sex Education Experience Module 3: Assignment -- Sexuality and Aging Module 3: Quiz -- Chapter 6 Module 3: Quiz -- Chapter 7 Module 3: Quiz -- Chapter 8 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 9: Sexual Response and Expression Chapter 10: Variations in Sexual Behavior |
Sexual Response, Attraction, and Variations | Module 4: Journal -- Language and Classification in Sexual Variation Module 4: Quiz -- Chapter 9 Module 4: Quiz -- Chapter 10 Module 4: Exam -- Midterm |
| 9/21 | Chapter 11: Contraception and Abortion Chapter 12: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth Chapter 13: The Sexual Body in Health and Illness |
Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Sexual Health | Module 5: Journal -- Discussing Sexual and Reproductive Health Module 5: Assignment -- The Consent Divide Module 5: Quiz -- Chapter 11 Module 5: Quiz -- Chapter 12 Module 5: Quiz -- Chapter 13 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 14: Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy Chapter 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections Chapter 16: HIV and AIDS |
Sexual Function, STIs, and HIV/AIDS | Module 6: Journal -- Talking about Sexual Health Module 6: Assignment -- HIV/AIDS Stigma and Public Health Module 6: Quiz -- Chapter 14 Module 6 Quiz -- Chapter 15 Module 6 Quiz -- Chapter 16 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 17: Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct Chapter 18: Sexually Explicit Materials, Sex Workers, and Sex Laws Rolling Stone. (2021, April 21). New York changes approach to sex work. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/manhattan-stops-prosecuting-prostitution-1158879/ |
Sexual Ethics, Law, and Society | Module 7: Assignment -- Sex Work Policy Module 7: Quiz -- Chapter 17 Module 7: Quiz -- Chapter 18 Module 7: Exam -- Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.