SOCI421  - Sociology of the Family

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This course is a sociological analysis of the modern family and marriage, its structures and functions, variant patterns, and the influence of contemporary society on this institution. Course topics include dating, marital roles, divorce, child raising, and alternative lifestyles.

 

Prerequisites

N/A

Corequisites

N/A

Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
11/28/11 - 04/29/12 05/07/12 - 07/01/12 Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
12/26/11 - 05/27/12 06/04/12 - 07/29/12 Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices and Constraints, 7th ed - E-book links provided inside the classroom
ISBN: 0205735363
Publication Info: Pearson
Author: Benokraitis, Nijole
Unit Cost: $132.00

Book Title: Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book is available online and the location/access information is provided in the classroom. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice.
ISBN: Online Text Note
Publication Info: N/A
Author: N/A
Unit Cost: N/A

 
 
 

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