Download SOCO2306-76 – Introduction to Sociology of the Family – Lloyd White

Course Outline
Introduction to Sociology of the Family
SOCO 2306:76
Sociology is the scientific study of society and its workings. Sociologists look at the relationships among
and within social groups. All of us are members of various social groups and one of these groups is the
family.
This course will explore the social constitution of the family, with a concern for many things including:
history of the family makeup, socioeconomic pressures and descriptions, theories of the family,
processes internal and external to the family structure, the roles of the so-called members of the family
and a variety of other relevant topics.
Goals and Outcomes
The goals of this course are for students to develop a strong understanding of the study
sociology of the family. To become familiar with the sociological concepts of this field of study.
To introduce and explore the emerging issues within the study of the field. To be able to relate
personal experiences within the sociological study of the family. The intended outcome will be
that students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of sociology of the
family and to think critically about this information as demonstrated through a series of
response questions.
Lloyd White
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (902) 563 1429 Office CC251
Required Text – Margaret Ward. 2011. The Family Dynamic: A Canadian Perspective 5th Edition.
Manager: Online Learning:
Laura Baker-Warren
[email protected]
902-563-1806
CBU Helpdesk:
[email protected]
902-563-1123
Course Readings
Part 1: The Family
What is the Family Chapter 1
Part 2: The Couple Relationships: Merging Differences
Getting Together – Chapter 3
Wedding Bells and After Chapter 4
Part 3: The Expanding Family
Children: Yes or No – Chapter 5
Bringing up Baby – Chapter 6
Part 5: Changes in the Family
The Lone Parent Family: The Future Majority – Chapter 9
Coming Apart: The Divorce Experience – Chapter 10
The Second Time Around – Chapter 11
The Family and the World of Work – Chapter 12
Part 6: Social Problems in the Family
The Family Beleaguered – When Problems Come – Chapter 13
Home Dangerous Home: Abuse and Violence in the Home – Chapter 14
Poverty and the Family – Chapter 15
Academic Dishonesty
CBU’s policy on academic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. Forms of Academic dishonesty
include Plagiarism and Cheating and more serious forms of academic misconduct (e.g. stealing
exams, selling/buying essays). Plagiarism includes taking credit for another person’s work; i.e.
taking information from another source without giving credit to that source OR using another
person’s words without using quotation marks and citing the source. You may use whatever
referencing format with which you are most comfortable. All acts of plagiarism will be reported
to the appropriate dean. The first offence will result in a grade of 0 for the assignment, the
second offence will result in a 0 for the course, and the third offence will result in
discontinuation of studies at CBU. For more details please read the policy at
http://www.cbu.ca/student-services/office-of-the-registrar/academic-calendar/ in the current
calendar.
Month End Response Questions: At the end of each month (January, February and March)
students will complete and submit responses to questions that will be posted following each
chapter. In total there will be 10 sets (ex. A set will include two questions some will include
three questions) of response questions each worth 10% of the final grade. These questions will
be graded on understanding and use of sociological concepts. Referencing of knowledge
borrowed and a demonstration of how the material relates to the student’s own experience.
Each response shall have a cover page, recognized referencing format and should be about 11.5 page in length. Font should be 12 and double spacing between lines.