SOC 140 - Marriage,Family,and Intimate Relationships

Institution:

College of Marin

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Description:

(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Can be taken for credit as Sociology 140 or Psychology 140. Credit will be awarded for only one course. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course is designed to give the student a theoretical and practical understanding of the variety of intimate social and family relationships existing in contemporary society. While the course will cover traditional marriage and nuclear family relationships, emphasis will also be placed upon other lifestyles, e.g., singles, gay, blended families, etc. Within the context of each lifestyle, topics such as communication, social roles, sexual behavior, decision making, child rearing, and everyday life interaction will be covered. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area B, CSU Area D-7 or E, IGETC Area 4

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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