1. Virtual Field Trip: Do something that will expand your understanding of human sexuality issues. Explore something you have not done before. You may go in person by yourself or with others or online. Possible In person field trip sites include strip bar, gay bar/club, drag show, sexuality-related lecture, adult bookstore or toy store, What can you do virtually? Clear your own ideas for a field trip with the instructor at least two weeks prior to the due date.
Note: One week before your interview, you must turn in the topic, your proposed questions, and a brief description of the proposed interviewee (but do not provide the interviewee’s name). The written report should be 3-4 pages typed, double-spaced, not including the cover page, and be presented in APA or MLA format (though sources beyond course materials and your textbook are not required). Comment on the following prompts, but make sure you synthesize your ideas into paragraphs that transition logically; do not merely list and answer each question in order.
For Field Trips:
a. Why did you choose this field trip activity?
b. Describe any new knowledge and/or feelings you acquired because of the field trip.
Do you feel any differently toward the activity, event, or people than you did before?
c. Does the event, activity, or people have an appropriate place in our society? Why/why not?
d. What were your impressions of others who were present virtually? What were your impressions of the people who were participating (if relevant)?
e. Discuss relevant dimensions of sexuality and any relevant material from course readings/lecture.
f. Evaluate the value of the project to you as a student of human sexuality.
g. Would you recommend the experience to others? Why or why not?
