Sexuality & Public Health

This course aims to provide students with an overview of human sexuality and its dimensions within a framework of health and wellness. Through discussions, lectures and assignments, students will learn about the interaction between the biological, social, and health/medical aspects of sexuality and discourses surrounding sexuality in our part of the world. Some of the issues include: (1) Development of sexuality and sexual and gender identities, (2) Sexuality and reproductive health, (3) Sexuality and Arab culture, (4) Sexuality expressions/behaviors and public health, (5) Sexuality and gender-based violence.