Course Catalog - 2016-2017

     

FWIS 145 - SEXUAL ETHICS

Long Title: SEX AT RICE: THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE AWKWARD
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course will ask students to think critically about how they have conceptualized sexuality and the ethical norms governing their sexual practices. Readings will include sociological, historical, philosophical, and religious texts. Issues to be covered: The Rice Purity Test, NOD, Theme Parties, Hooking-Up, Pornography, Objectification, Gender, and Same-Sex Relationships.
Course URL: http://pwc.rice.edu/