CHST 331 - The Latino Family in the United States

Institution:

Eastern Washington University

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Description:

Prerequisite: CHST 101 or 218 or permission of the instructor. This course presents an overview of the general direction of current scholarship on the Chicano/ Latino family, with a special focus on basic familial structure and the dynamics of change. First, the course examines traditional interpretations and methodologies and suggests alternative theoretical perspectives. Second, the course examines research issues such as familism, machismo, gender roles, parenting, divorce, family violence, aging, immigration and family and public policy on family life.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ewu.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 359-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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