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Department of Social and Behavioral
Sciences
SOCIOLOGY 125: Marriage, Family and
Alternative Lifestyles
COURSE SYLLABUS
Class Sessions: Tuesdays,
7:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.
Location:
E-106 Course
Length: 16 Weeks
Course Description:
Sociology 125: A survey of American courtship, marriage and family
behavior with primary emphasis on an understanding of actors conducive
to successful marital and family relationships. Some consideration is
given to historical background, minority family types and
cross-cultural comparisons.
Instructor:
A. Therese Botz, Ed.D.
Office:
'A' Building, Room F-112
E-Mail:
therese.botz@gcccd.net
Telephone:
College: 660-4214 (Direct Line to Office)
Fax:
College: 660-4399
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Required Publications and Supplies
Textbook
Benokraitis, N. Marriages and
Families: Changes, Choices and Constraints (Fourth edition).
Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2002. ISBN:
0-13-034177-0
Textbook Study Guide
Benokraitis, N. Study Guide to accompany
Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices and Constraints (Fourth
edition).
Collateral Reading
A reading list will be provided.
Scantron Forms: Scantron
form (882ES) for all quizzes and exams. You
will need a scantron the SECOND week of classes, there are weekly
reading quizzes and three exams.
Three Ring Binder:
There are lots and lots and lots of handouts.
The listed publications and supplies
may be purchased at the Cuyamaca College Bookstore located next to the
CoyoteÆs Den across from the flagpole. A portion of the Bookstore
sales support Student Activities programs at Cuyamaca College.
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Course Objectives:
1. Acquire an objective attitude
thereby increasing oneÆs capacity for understanding oneself and
others through an appreciation of individual and cultural differences.
2. Develop an understanding and
appreciation of the historical background of the American family.
3. Acquire an understanding of
intimate and marriage relationships and the factors which make such
relationships successful.
4. Develop an understanding and
appreciation of alternatives to experimental and traditional marriage
and family systems.
5. Acquire a knowledge of the social
and legal aspects of marriage and the variability of such standards.
6. Acquire a knowledge of
contemporary sexual standards, their importance to society and their
effect on the behavior of individuals.
7. Gain knowledge of the
physiological basis of marriage and the process or reproduction.
8. Acquire a knowledge of effective
parenting practices.
9. Acquire an understanding of the
types and causes of problems in marriage and family relationships.
10. Acquire a knowledge of social
agencies which have been established to aid families with problems.
Course Content:
1. A general introduction to the
study of marriage and the family.
a. basic sociological
concepts which are essential for the the study of
marriage and family systems
b. the value of
scientific investigation of marriage and family
behavior
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Course Content (contÆd.)
2. Cross-cultural studies of
marriage and family behavior.
3. Historical background of the
American family system.
a. the historical
roots of American courtship, marriage, and
family practices are traced through history beginning with
pre-
Christian influences
b. American
innovations in courtship, marriage, and family
practices
4. Sex roles today
5. Developing intimate relationships
a. the development of
intimate relationships before marriage
b. behavioral
patterns, including sexual standards before
marriage
c.
mate selection process
d.
love and jealousy
6. Marriage
a. social and legal definitions of
marriage
b. human sexuality and
reproduction
c. communication in intimate
relationships
d. marital adjustment
and conflicts
7. The Family
a. parent-child interaction and the parent
role
b. nontraditional
family forms
c.
the family life cycle
8. Crisis and change
a.
families in crisis
b. marital terminations and
remarriage
9. Alternative Lifestyles
a. cohabitation
b. singlehood
d. other nontraditional
lifestyles
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Methodology, Expectations, and
Requirements
Instructional Methods:
This course will be taught using a variety of instructional methods
including lectures, group activities, individual presentations, class
discussions, reading assignments, class activities, videotapes and
class handouts.
Class Participation:
The acquisition of a new information
requires considerable thinking and reflecting.
Part of this process can include discussing and sharing the learnings
that you are acquiring. Classroom activities will offer you an
opportunity for these discussions and sharings. It is expected that
you will be prepared for the discussions and will participate in them
to the best of your ability. Plus, itÆs fun
and stimulating!
Class Discussion Guidelines:
You will be encouraged to discuss your observations and personal
experiences to the level of your personal comfort. These discussions
are intended to help you understand the richness of diversity in our
society and reach the course objective of
gaining knowledge that will lead to greater understanding, awareness
and appreciation of oneÆs society.
In order to provide an appropriate
environment for these discussions there is
zero tolerance of
deprecating and diminishing remarks based on
ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, age or sexual orientation. Humor
is a vital part of everyday life and thoroughly enjoyed by me. Humor
is not to be used in this class, however, to continue oppression of
others.
Reading:
The study and discussion of Sociology is wonderful! For the class to
learn from and participate in the discussions, you will need to
thoroughly read and understand your textbook and collateral reading.
Reading to learn takes concentration and effort. You are provided
with a variety of materials to assist them in the reading process.
All textbooks chapters
Attendance:
You are expected to attend class and be on time. One three hour
evening class is the equivalent of an entire week of one hour day
classes. Attendance is related to course performance and the ability
to take quizzes and other exams. There are no make-up quizzes since
you are allowed to drop your lowest quiz score. In the event that
you miss a class,
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you are responsible for obtaining the
information and assignments missed from a fellow student and are
responsible for knowing that information. You are responsible for
having that information prior to the next class session so that you
are prepared to take the quiz.
Roll will be taken, however, it is the
your responsibility to make sure I know you are present. In other
words, my records will be used in determining attendance. If there
is any question be please be sure you check with me before leaving
class to make sure you are given credit for attending the session.
In accordance with College Policy, you may
be dropped for excessive absences and/or persistent tardiness.
Student Code of Conduct:
All students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct which
relies on the personal honor and integrity of Cuyamaca College
students and staff. Obviously any student who engages in any
dishonest behavior, including cheating or plagiarism, will be subject
to disciplinary action. In this class that also means receiving an
ôFö grade on the project or exam in question. The student will be
ineligible to attend the class session in which the misconduct occurs.
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Course Materials:
You are responsible for all reading assignments, lecture notes, and
course handouts. During the ôget-acquaintedö session you will be
asked to ômake a friendö with whom you can exchange telephone
numbers. In the unlikely event that you are absent, you should be
sure to call your ôfriendöand ask him/her to take lecture notes for
you and to pick up any handouts. This is
important, we do not bring the previous week(s) handouts to class.
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This course adheres to the policies
outlined in the Cuyamaca College catalogue. For further information,
see Academic Policies stated in the catalogue.
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Grading and Evaluation
Assignments:
You will be assigned work in your Study Guides, and class handout
readings. You will write a book report on one of the recommended
books listed.
Weekly Quizzes.
There will be weekly quizzes on the material learned in the previous
weekÆs lecture and activities. The quizzes will include material in
the Student Study Guide and class handouts.
Be sure to KEEP all your written quiz sheets and scantron forms until
the final grades have been posted! Periodically you will receive a
spreadsheet with your weekly quiz scores and exam. If there is an
error you must show us your returned quizzes otherwise our records
prevail. DO NOT THROW OUT YOUR QUIZ SHEETS UNTIL THE FINAL GRADES
HAVE BEEN FILED.
First Exam.
The first exam will be on the material learned Weeks 1 through 5
including Chapters 1 through 6 in the textbook and Study Guide.
Second Exam.
The second exam will be on material learned in Weeks 6 through 11
including Chapters 7 through 13 in the textbook and Study
Guide.
Third Exam.
The third examination will be on material learned in Weeks 12 through
16 including Chapters 14 through 18 in the textbook and Study Guide.
The third exam will be given during Final Examinations week.
Grade Determination
Percentage of Total Grade
Book
Report 10
percent
Quizzes
30 percent
First
Exam 20
percent
Second
Exam 20 percent
Third Exam (Final Examination
Week) 20 percent
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CLASS SESSIONS AND READING SCHEDULE
Fall Semester 2002: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
to 9:50 p.m.
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1 August 27 Course
Overview
Topics:
The Changing Family (1)
Studying Marriage and
Family (2)
In-Class
Reading Activity: Preview Study
Guide
Homework: Reading Activity: Textbook
Reconnaissance
Reading Activity: SQ4R Worksheet
Reading Activity: Chapters 1 and 2 Outline
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapters 1 and
2
Assignments:
If you have time: Chapter 3
Study Guide:
Thompson: Chapters 1, and 2
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2 September 3
Quiz:
Chapters 1 (The Changing Family)
Chapter 2 (Studying Marriage and Family)
Topic:
Family in Historical Perspective (3)
In-Class
Review Quiz (Where was this found?)
Reading Activity: Second Review
of Syllabus (Where are we now?)
Homework: Reading
Activity: Chapter Preview Outline
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter 3
Assignments:
If you have time: Chapters 4
Study Guide: Thompson:
Chapter 3
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3 September 9
Quiz:
Chapter 3
Topic:
Gender Roles and
Socialization (4)
Homework: Reading
Activity: Chapter Preview Outline
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter 4
Assignments:
If you have time: Chapter 5
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4 September 17
Quiz:
Chapter
4
Topic:
Love and Loving Relationships (5)
In-Class
Reading Activity: Review Quiz
(Where was this found?)
Third Review of Syllabus (Where are we now?)
Homework: Reading
Activity: Chapter Preview Outline
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter 5
Assignments:
If you have time: Chapter 6
Study Guide:
Thompson: Chapter 5
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5 September 24
Quiz:
Chapter 5
Topic:
Sexuality and Sexual Expression
Homework: Reading
Activity: Chapter Preview Outlines
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter 6
Assignments:
Review Chapters 1-6 for Exam next week.
Study Guide:
Thompson: Review Chapters
1-6
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6 October 1
Quiz:
Chapter 6
First Exam: Lectures and Handouts:
Weeks 1 through 5
Benokraitis:
Chapters 1-6
Reading
Assignment:
Benokraitis: Chapters 7 and
8
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7 October 8
No Quiz
Topics:
Choosing Others: Dating and Mate
Selection
Singlehood, Cohabitation
and Other Options
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapters 7 and
8 Assignment:
If you have time: Chapter 9
Study Guide:
Thompson: Chapters 7 and 8
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8 October 15
Quiz:
Chapters 7 and 8
Topic:
Marriage and Communication
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter
9
Assignment: If you have time:
Chapter 10
Study Guide
Thompson: Chapter 9
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9 October 22
Quiz:
Chapter 9
Topic:
To Be or Not to Be a Parent
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter
10
Assignment: If you have time:
Chapters 11 and 12
Study Guide:
Thompson: Chapter 10
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10 October 29
Quiz:
Chapter 10
Topics:
Raising Children
Racial and Ethnic Families
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapters 11 and
12 Assignment:
If you have time: Chapter 13
Study Guide:
Thompson: Chapter 11 and 12
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11 November 5
Quiz:
Chapters 11 and 12
Topic:
Families and Work
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter
13
Assignment: Review Chapters
7-13 for Exam next week.
Study Guide:
Thompson: Review Chapters
7-13
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12 November 12
Quiz:
Chapter 13
Second Exam: Lectures and Handouts:
Weeks 7 through 11
Benokraitis: Chapters
7-13
Reading
Assignment:
Benokraitis: Chapters 14 and
15
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13 November 19
No Quiz
Topics:
Family Violence
Separation and Divorce
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapters 14 and
15 Assignment:
If you have time: Chapter 16
Study Guide:
Thompson: Chapters 14 and
15
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14 November 26
Quiz:
Chapters 14 and 15
Topic:
Remarriage and Stepfamilies
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter
16
Assignment: If you have time:
Chapter 17
Study Guide:
Thompson: Chapter
16
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15 December 3
Quiz:
Chapter 16
Topic:
Aging and Family Life
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter
17
Assignment: If you have time:
Chapter 18
Study Guide:
Thompson: Chapter
17
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16 December 10
Quiz:
Chapter 17
Topic:
The Family in the Twenty-First Century
Reading
Benokraitis: Chapter
18
Assignment: Review Chapters
14-18 for Exam next week.
Study Guide:
Thompson: Review Chapters
14-18
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Final Examination Week
December 17 7:00 to
9:00 p.m.
Quiz:
Chapter 18
Third Exam: Lectures and Handouts :
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