Delhi University has introduced a new elective course titled 'Negotiating Intimate Relationships' for its undergraduate students starting from the academic session 2025 - 26. This course aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of relationships and equip them with essential life skills.
The course has been launched to address the growing need for relationship literacy among students, particularly in the digital age. With the rise of social media and dating apps, young adults are increasingly vulnerable to various forms of exploitation and harm. This course will cover crucial topics such as love, sexuality, digital dating, and toxic behaviors, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate relationships safely and healthily.
Delhi University's Department of Psychology is now offering a new elective course titled 'Negotiating Intimate Relationships.’ This four-credit course is open to all undergraduate students and aims to provide them with valuable insights and skills to navigate intimate relationships effectively.
The course is divided into four modules:
1. Formation of friendships and close relationships from a psychological perspective.
2. Theories of love and sexuality, including Sternberg's triangular theory and the two-factor theory.
3. Identifying warning signs of toxic relationships, such as jealousy, gaslighting, and abuse.
4. Building and maintaining healthy, supportive, and lasting relationships.
With the influence of media, students are often exposed to films that can distort their perspectives on friendships and relationships. Many movies tend to romanticize toxic relationships, potentially harming young viewers' understanding of healthy relationships.
The course is designed to be highly interactive, featuring tutorials that include social media analysis, self-awareness exercises, debates on digital dating dilemmas, and critiques of popular culture. Students will analyze portrayals of relationships in films like Kabir Singh and Titanic, exploring themes such as toxic masculinity and idealized romance.
By- Amalendu k
Student,
Journalism and Mass Communication
Amity University Mumbai
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