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Students who approach their studies in a systematic and organized manner are more likely to complete the course successfully than those who do not plan a course of action for themselves. You are advised, therefore, to follow a study schedule to assist you in budgeting your time and monitoring your progress.

Note that the study schedule presented here is designed to accommodate students who wish to complete the course in approximately 20 weeks, which falls well within the six-month, individualized-study course contract timeline for a three-credit course at Athabasca University.

You should complete the quizzes and all written assignments before writing the final exam. Be sure to call your tutor if you have difficulty with the material or if you are unable to adhere to the schedule as suggested. If you find yourself falling behind in your course work, contact your tutor immediately. He or she will be able to advise you as to what options are available to you. However, if you are unable to complete the course within the course contract time, consult a current Athabasca University Calendar for information on obtaining an extension to your course contract. You may, of course, proceed more quickly than is suggested by this study schedule.

Note: If you are receiving financial assistance or in a grouped-study version of this course, check your course registration for any restrictions on the length of your registration and be prepared to adjust your schedule accordingly.

Suggested 20-Week Study Schedule for Social Science 378

Week Course Component
1-2 Read the Course Manual through carefully.
  Call your tutor to make initial contact if he or she has not already called you.
  Complete the Study Guide activities for Unit 1: Critical Research Perspectives on Human Sexualities. Pay particular attention to the overview and the learning objectives.
  Make arrangements with your tutor and take Quiz 1 (see “Student Evaluation”).
  Begin work on Assignment 1.
  Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
3-4 Complete the Study Guide activities for Unit 2: The Natural History of Gender and Reproduction.
  Review the overview and the learning objectives.
  Complete Assignment 1: Research, Ideologies, and Sexualities and submit it to your tutor for grading and feedback (see “Student Evaluation”). Attach an electronic or paper Tutor-marked Exercise form to your completed assignment.
5-6 Complete the Study Guide activities for Unit 3: Sexualities in Other Cultures.
  Review the overview and the learning objectives.
  Review your tutor's comments on Assignment 1.
  Begin work on Assignment 2.
  Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
7-8 Complete the Study Guide activities for Unit 4: HIV and AIDS in Other Cultures.
  Review the overview and the learning objectives.
  Complete Assignment 2: AIDS in Differing Cultural Contexts and submit it to your tutor for grading and feedback (see “Student Evaluation”). Attach an electronic or paper Tutor-marked Exercise form to your completed assignment.
9-10 Complete the Study Guide activities for Unit 5: Same-sex Sexualities.
  Review the overview and the learning objectives.
  Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
11-12 Complete the Study Guide activities for Unit 6: Multiple Genders, Intersexed Individuals, and Transsexuals.
  Review the overview and the learning objectives.
  Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
  Make arrangements with your tutor and take Quiz 2 (see “Student Evaluation”).
13-14 Complete the Study Guide activities for Unit 7: Gender and Sexuality: Body Modification and Genital Cutting.
  Review the overview and the learning objectives.
  Review your tutor's comments on Assignments 1 and 2 and begin work on Assignment 3.
  Contact your tutor if you have any questions.
15-16 Complete the Study Guide activities for Unit 8: Desire, Women's Rights, and Sex Workers.
  Review the overview and the learning objectives.
  Complete Assignment 3, Romance, Desire, and Alternate Sexualities and submit it to your tutor for grading and feedback (see “Student Evaluation”). Attach an electronic or paper Tutor-marked Exercise form to your completed assignment.
17-20 Make arrangements to take the Final Examination.
  Prepare for the final exam. Review the “Student Evaluation” and “Taking Examinations” sections.
  Write the final examination.
  Congratulations on completing the course!
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