SOC 225: Sociology of Family

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Class Program

Sociology

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092046

Meets Degree Requirements For

Social Science

Description

A comprehensive examination of marriage and family life, including past, current and future trends. The course will help students understand different family patterns and skills for meaningful, long-term, intimate relationships, and is structured to promote the critical thinking and problem solving skills of students by using the sociological perspective.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Gain beginning level of understanding of marriage and family life in our changing society, including past, present, and future trends.

Analyze, evaluate, assess, and effectively communicate (orally and in writing) the reciprocal relationship between the individual and society.

Practice his/her understanding of choices which make for meaningful, satisfying, and long term relationships.

Recognize and use guidelines for choosing a partner, for maintaining intimate relationships, and for expanding relationship with children, relatives, and the larger community.

Core Topics

The Sociological Perspective
Economic and Social History of families
1. Changes in the Family and Family Diversity
2. Understanding Research and Statistics about Families
Gender
Mate Selection, Courtship, and Intimacy
Communication and Conflict
Marriage
1. Designing your own marriage
Family Economics
The Family Life Cycle
Parenthood and Children
Separation and Divorce
1. New Beginnings
Family Strengths and Needs