SOCW 105 - Marriage and the Family

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

Sociological perspectives on premarital, marital and familial relationships including mate selection, sexuality and sex roles, legal and economic aspects of marriage, growth and conflict, parenthood and marital dissolution. Course Objectives (1) Identify varieties of family lifestyles in contemporary America. (2) Compare and Contrast historical families with the modern family. (3) Investigate family dynamics through personal study and observation. (4) Examine individual experiences to better understand dynamics of family life. (5) Apply the sociological theories of family/marriage to specific events. (6) Explain the progression of relationships from friendship and intimacy through marriage and children. (7) Apply sociological theories of family/marriage to core developmental themes. (8) Investigate family dynamics through personal study and observation. (9) Incorporate personal experiences to better understand diversity in relationships, sexuality, marital themes, and parenthood. (10) Compare and contrast the diversity in contemporary family lifestyles. (11) Apply real-world/popular culture scenarios to more clearly understand marital and family relationships. (12) Explore the negative sides of family relationships (divorce, violence, abuse) to develop a more comprehensive picture of family life.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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