Loveology University – Polyamory
Understanding Polyamory & Open Relationships
Polyamory Course
Polyamory (which means “loving more than one”) is a course focused on cultural lifestyles that include multiple partners. From plural families to open relationships to swinging, it covers jealousy, fears, benefits, challenges, legalities and more.
This course follows SMART learning objectives (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-Phased). By the end of this course, students will understand and be able to:
- Identify at least five (5) vocabulary words specific to polyamory.
- Differentiate between polyamory and swinging.
- Name the six (6) different poly configurations and define their parameters.
- Define NRE and identify who coined the term.
- Identify at least five (5) elements of a healthy poly relationship.
- Distinguish between polyamory and open relationships.
- Understand Dr. Leanna Wolfe’s research studies of polyamory and be familiar with at least three (3) findings.
- Identify the major authors associated with polyamory and how they define different modes of sexual expression.
- Identify at least three (3) polyamorous micro-cultures from around the world.
- Explain how the Oneida community of the 19th century was structured and how it engaged in polyamory.
- Be familiar with the Kerista commune and how its operations served to define the polyamorous lifestyle.
- Learn about ‘Shares’ and what happens during these events.
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