AN2105 - Sex, Drugs and Human Nature
[Offered in odd-numbered years]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Arts & Social Sciences |
Theories of mind, body and self are fundamental to the social and cultural orientation of individuals and groups. In this subject, the self as a category of thought and as lived experience will be examined. The focus is on self-other relationships, plural or multiple selves, gender and sexuality and the self as a diverse social and cultural concept. Case studies will be drawn from various cultural contexts, with special attention given to patterns of human drug use, sexual practice and their role in the evolution of human consciousness.
Learning Outcomes
- develop a sound understanding of theories of self in at least one non-Western context;
- examine the cultural and historical paradigm of Western ideas of self;
- analyse the link between sex, drugs and the formations of self and different areas of human practice;
- explore the relationship between human sexuality, the manipulation of consciousness and human evolution.
| Assumed Knowledge: | To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | AN3105 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Robin Rodd. |
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| Assessment: | quizzes or tests (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (50%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Robin Rodd |
| Lecturers: | Mr Kingsley Arndt, Dr Robin Rodd. |
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| Assessment: | quizzes or tests (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (50%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.