SOC 205

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Sociology of Family Dynamics
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	SOC 205	CREDIT HOURS:	3
2.	PREREQUISITE:	REA 099 or permission of the instructor

3.

RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

Diversity in Families, 6^th Edition; Zinn & Eitzen; Allyn and Bacon Publishers

SUPPLIES:

4.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship. It examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural, and personal factors influence family relations. The stability and diversity of the family will be explored, along with current trends and some alternative life styles.

5.

COURSE GOAL:

Examines the sociology of marriage and families as well as the themes of making personal choices, handling personal problems, and the focus on relationships.

By the end of the course, students will

      Differentiate between the various definitions of family
      Explain the concept of marriage historically
      Explain the changes in the concept of marriage in Western Societies
      Explain the types of marriage practiced in the west and globally
      Describe the various perspectives on family values as it pertains to changing families
      Explain the micro and macro level influences on the family
      Explain the theoretical frameworks and perspectives as they apply to marriage and the family
      Explain how gender roles and socialization operate in the family structure
      Describe the definitions and functions of love, sexuality, and sexual expressions
      Understand the process of mate selection
      Explain the issues involved in parenting
      Differentiate between various racial and ethnic family structures, strengths and stresses
      Define and explain the theories and terms associated with family violence
      Explain the consequences and the processes of divorce, remarriage, and blended families
      Describe the challenges of ageing, and multigenerational families

6.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

Attendance

10%

Assignments + Quizzes

10%

Tests (minimum of 4)

80%

Grading Scale
Raw Score Range

Letter Grade

90 to 100

A

80 to 89

B

70 to 79

C

60 to 69

D

0 to 59

F

Special Remarks:

1.

Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 9 hours will usually constitute 20% of a three-credit semester course which meets three hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.

2.

Tardy and Early Exit Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies. A student who has three early exists (leaves the classroom before class is over) will be charged with one full absence unless the student has made prior arrangements for one or more of these early exits.

3.

Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

4.

Policy Regarding Late Assignments:

·        All tests will be administered on the scheduled dates.

·        If you are unable to attend class on the scheduled test day, prior notification is essential.

·        Excused absences are verifiable illnesses and emergency situations. If the absence is excused, a makeup test will be scheduled without any point reduction.

·        Makeup tests will not be allowed one week after the original test date

·        Unexcused absences on the scheduled test date will result in a failing grade for that test.

·        All assignments are due on the day noted on the class schedule. If the assignment is not received, there will be a 10% point deduction for the first day and 1 % deduction for each additional day that the assignment is late.

·        Late assignments will not be accepted one week after their due date unless there is a prior agreement with the course instructor.

7.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.

8.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.

9.

ADA NOTICE:

Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Diversity in Families, 6^th Edition; Zinn & Eitzen; Allyn and Bacon Publishers
	SUPPLIES:
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship. It examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural, and personal factors influence family relations. The stability and diversity of the family will be explored, along with current trends and some alternative life styles.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	Examines the sociology of marriage and families as well as the themes of making personal choices, handling personal problems, and the focus on relationships.

6.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
		Attendance	10%
		Assignments + Quizzes	10%
		Tests (minimum of 4)	80%
		Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
		90 to 100	A
		80 to 89	B
		70 to 79	C
		60 to 69	D
		0 to 59	F

Special Remarks:
1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 9 hours will usually constitute 20% of a three-credit semester course which meets three hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
2.	Tardy and Early Exit Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies. A student who has three early exists (leaves the classroom before class is over) will be charged with one full absence unless the student has made prior arrangements for one or more of these early exits.
3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.
4.	Policy Regarding Late Assignments: · All tests will be administered on the scheduled dates. · If you are unable to attend class on the scheduled test day, prior notification is essential. · Excused absences are verifiable illnesses and emergency situations. If the absence is excused, a makeup test will be scheduled without any point reduction. · Makeup tests will not be allowed one week after the original test date · Unexcused absences on the scheduled test date will result in a failing grade for that test. · All assignments are due on the day noted on the class schedule. If the assignment is not received, there will be a 10% point deduction for the first day and 1 % deduction for each additional day that the assignment is late. · Late assignments will not be accepted one week after their due date unless there is a prior agreement with the course instructor.

7.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
8.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
9.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.