PSYb2820 Psychology of Sexual and Gender Diversity

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Andrea Stašek (lecturer)
Mgr. Vít Suchý (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Andrea Stašek
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Andrea Stašek
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 8:00–9:40 U32, except Thu 25. 9.
Prerequisites
SEMESTR(3) || SEMESTR(4) || SEMESTR(5) || SEMESTR(6) || SEMESTR(7) || SEMESTR(8)
The course assumes openness towards reflection and respectful discussion. We recommend the course to those who have no or little experience with the topic and would like gain basic competence.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 30/30, only registered: 16/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The goal of the course is to give students a basic overview of the current knowledge of sexual a gender diversity and LGBTQ+ psychology. Students will be introduced to key topics in research and practice. The course will emphasize practical application of the information, creating a broad spectrum of resources and study materials, and open, respectful discussion.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to (1) think about basic questions surrounding sexual and gender diversity; (2) apply and search for resources effectively; (3) discuss and critically reflect topics of LGBTQ+ psychology; (4) apply knowledge in practice.
Syllabus
The chronology of the topics might change during the semester. 1. Diversity 2. Sexuality and relationships 3. Sex and gender 4. Social norms 5. Psychotherapy and counselling
Literature
    required literature
  • ELLIS, Sonja J.; Elizabeth PEEL and Damien W. RIGGS. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer psychology : an introduction. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020, xxii, 364. ISBN 9781108419628. info
    recommended literature
  • Blaine, B. E., & Brenchley, K. J. M. (2020). Understanding the psychology of diversity. SAGE publications.
  • Erickson-Schroth, L. (2014). Trans Bodies, Trans Selves : A Resource for the Transgender Community. Oxford University Press.
Teaching methods
lectures, seminars, discussion, homework, reading
Assessment methods
Written examination, engaged attendence on seminars, homework. Students pass the course by obtaining at least 60 % of the points. Pass = 28-42 p, Fail = less than 28 p.
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fss/podzim2025/PSYb2820/index.qwarp
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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