SOCI 370 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

COURSE NUMBER:

SOCI 370

COURSE TITLE:

Marriage and Family

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

David Long

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A study of the structures and forms of marriage and family as they developed historically and culturally in various societies. The course analyzes the contemporary functioning of marriage and family.

Prerequisites: Three credits in sociology at the introductory level

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Ward, Margaret and Belanger, Marc. 2015. The Family Dynamic: a Canadian Perspective 6th ed. Toronto:Nelson.

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Midterm Exam	30%
Research Paper	35%
Final Examination	35%

	100%

COURSE OUTLINE:

Marriage and Family -- Definitional Exercise
Perspectives on Marriage and Family
History and “Difference”
To Marry or Not? Mate Selection
To Wed or Not? - "Partnering"Arrangements
Kids or Not?
Parenthood and Parenting I
Lone Parenthood/Parenting
Family and Aging -- Empty Nests and Beyond
Divorce and Remarriage
Family and Work
Family Challenges and Issues
Violence in the Family
Families and Poverty/Wealth
Into the Future

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.