SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
SOCIOLOGY 215 041A
SUMMER
SEMSTER 08
M/W 8:30am-11:50am
Dr. Kim R. Kihl
HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
Rm. 127/Phone 703-845-6242
No prerequisites/transfers to other colleges!
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY 215 IS A COURSE DESIGNED TO COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF SOCIOLOGY/SOCIAL SCIENCE TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS. THE CLASS IS BASED ON GROUP DISCUSSION AND A HANDS ON APPLICATION OF THE COURSE MATERIAL TO YOUR PERSONAL LIFE. HERE ARE SOME OF THE THEMES COVERED IN THE COURSE. ALSO RECOMMENDED IN SOCIOLOGY 298-COUPLES COUNSELING, AN ELECTIVE AND A WORKSHIP ON RELATIONSHIP AND MARRIAGE IMPROVEMENT.
1. Explore different types of intimacy
2. Emphasize choice and change in modern human relationships
3. Explore diverse
styles of marriage and family
4. How to customize intimate relationships
SOCIOLOGY 215 SYLLABUS
Dr. Kim R. Kihl
Office Hour: T: 6:30-7:30 pm
Humanities/Social Sciences-Rm 252/262
Office Phone: 703-845-6242
Division E-Mail: nvkihlk@nvcc.edu
Web Site: www.kkihl@nvcc.edu
GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE:
Sociology of the Family is a course designed to communicate the value of Sociology to the understanding of intimate relationships and the family as an institution. The class is structured around group discussion and a hands on application of the text and additional course materials to your personal life.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Intimate Relationships, Marriages, & Families, F.Philip Rice. Mayfield Publishing, n
ATTENDANCE:
No unexcused absentness without instructor approval. A possible grade reduction or withdrawal could result. Attendance effects the student performance and class morale so please attend as regularly as you can.
EXAMINATIONS AND OTHER REQUIRED WORK ASSIGNMENTS:
For the six week course there are no
examinations. Workbook chapter assignments are to be completed before class and
kept in a journal incorporating the class discussions and your assessment of
the material in the textbook chapters.. This journal equals 90% of your
grade while the other 10 consists of class attendance and participation.
COURSE SCHEDULE
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WEEK OF SEMESTER |
TOPIC |
READING ASSIGNMENT |
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1st-3rd
weeks |
Relationships, and Choices: "anneagram" and "genogram" assignments |
Chapters 1,2,3, |
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4th-6th
weeks |
Dating, Sex, and Cohabitation |
Chapters 4,5,6,7 |
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7th-8th
weeks |
Marriage, Tasks, Conflicts: "transformative learning assignment" |
Chapters 8,9,10 |
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9th-11th
weeks |
Marital Work and Mgr. Money |
Chapters 11,12,13,14 |
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12th-14th
weeks |
Why have Children? Parenting and Children |
Chapters 15,16,17,18 |
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15th-17th
weeks |
Divorce, Remarriage, & Stepfamilies. |
Chapters 19,20,21 |
COURSE AND CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS:
- Students will keep a journal containing the Personal Involvement Assessment assignment for each study guide handout chapter and notes drawn from ouir classroom discussions. This material will go into a journal which constitutes 50% of your grade for the semester.
- There are two take home exams in this course each worth 25 points; the exams must be double-spaced and incorporate some outside sources, books, journal articles, internet, and personal experience/interviews. The length of exam should not exceed six pages.
If you are a Special Needs Student, please see me at your
convenience and let me know if you have specific additional requirements.