SOC 201 Marriage and Families
Course Information
| Course Number | SOC 201 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Marriage and Families |
| Description | The Sociology of Marriage and Family will help students understand this dynamic institution as an important variable in our contemporary society. Students will be exposed to the various sociological perspectives, methods of study, and core concepts related to the institution of Marriage and Family. Simultaneously, students will also learn how the diverse institution of Marriage and Family continues to affect and inform the society at the local, national and global level. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) (MNTC Goal Areas 5 and 7a & b; History and Social Sciences; Human Diversity; and Race, Power, and Justice). |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
Course Competencies
- Explain the historical context of family in the United States
- Explain the historical context of family from a global perspective
- Explain the historical context of marriage in the United States
- Explain the historical context of marriage from a global perspective
- Analyze variations in marriage and family structure across various national and global contexts
- Model the effects of various dimensions of human diversity (race, culture, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.) on marriage and family structure
- Qualify and evaluate dimensions of human diversity (race, culture, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.) on child rearing practices
- Quantify and analyze the effects of various facets of human diversity (race, culture, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.) on divorce
- Explain the various circumstances and effects of "non-traditional" families
SCC Accessibility Statement
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