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Fall 2024  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (20861)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Mon 05:30PM - 08:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
Enrollment Status:
Open (20 of 55 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Family has long been a significant experience in human societies; much of what we understand ourselves to be, arises in family life. But family also varies widely in composition across time and place. We will learn how sociologists study and understand families theoretically, as social institutions, as well as sites and sources of social problems. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mill8570+SOC3501+Fall2024
Class Description:
Whether we like it or not, we are all part of families. Families play a role in shaping who we become, providing us with resources, traditions, and responsibilities. Families are also shaped by society, as they interact with institutions, contend with what is considered "normal," and are the subject of popular and political debate. This course will provide an overview of sociological approaches to theorizing, studying, and understanding families. We will cover a range of topics, including defining and researching families, the history of families, romantic and sexual relationships, marriage and divorce, parenting and the socialization of children, families and work, and the future of families. Throughout the course, we will focus on the diversity of family forms, how inequality shapes family life, and how families are defined by change.
Who Should Take This Class?:
This course is appropriate for sociology majors or minors, and any student interested in understanding more about how their own experiences with family intersect with the social patterns, social problems, and social institutions that shape family life more broadly. Although it is recommended that students take SOC 1001, Introduction to Sociology, prior to this course it is not required.

Learning Objectives:
After this course students will be able to:
1. Think critically about families and related issues, including policy questions;
2. have mastery of a significant body of knowledge about how families work, the challenges
they face, and family-related trends over time;
3. have awareness of how families are implicated in systems and processes of social
inequality, and be able to think creatively about how inequalities might be ameliorated;
4. have the ability to interpret and evaluate their own ideas and experiences related to
family within a broader sociological context
Grading:
Scaffolded 5-7 page paper (30%), Reading Annotations (10%), Attendance (10%), In-class writing assignments and quizzes (20%), Exams (30%)

Exam Format:
Mixture of both out-of class writing assignments and in-class writing and exams
Class Format:
This course meets in person once week and students are expected to attend class regularly.
Workload:
This is a 3-credit course, meaning that students are expected to invest roughly 9 hours per week in the course.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20861/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
8 April 2024

Fall 2023  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (32676)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
Enrollment Status:
Open (77 of 80 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Family has long been a significant experience in human societies; much of what we understand ourselves to be, arises in family life. But family also varies widely in composition across time and place. We will learn how sociologists study and understand families theoretically, as social institutions, as well as sites and sources of social problems. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mill8570+SOC3501+Fall2023
Class Description:
Whether we like it or not, we are all part of families. Families play a role in shaping who we become, providing us with resources, traditions, and responsibilities. Families are also shaped by society, as they interact with institutions, contend with what is considered "normal," and are the subject of popular and political debate. This course will provide an overview of sociological approaches to theorizing, studying, and understanding families. We will cover a range of topics, including defining and researching families, the history of families, romantic and sexual relationships, marriage and divorce, parenting and the socialization of children, families and work, and the future of families. Throughout the course, we will focus on the diversity of family forms, how inequality shapes family life, and how families are defined by change.
Who Should Take This Class?:
This course is appropriate for sociology majors or minors, and any student interested in understanding more about how their own experiences with family intersect with the social patterns, social problems, and social institutions that shape family life more broadly. Although it is recommended that students take SOC 1001, Introduction to Sociology, prior to this course it is not required.

Learning Objectives:
After this course students will be able to:
1. Think critically about families and related issues, including policy questions;
2. have mastery of a significant body of knowledge about how families work, the challenges
they face, and family-related trends over time;
3. have awareness of how families are implicated in systems and processes of social
inequality, and be able to think creatively about how inequalities might be ameliorated;
4. have the ability to interpret and evaluate their own ideas and experiences related to
family within a broader sociological context
Grading:
Scaffolded writing assignment (40%), Mid-term and Final Exams (15%) each, In-class Participation (10%), Weekly in-class assessments (20%)

Exam Format:
Mixture of both out-of class writing assignments and in-class writing and exams
Class Format:
This course meets in person twice a week and students are expected to attend class regularly.
Workload:
This is a 3-credit course, meaning that students are expected to invest roughly 9 hours per week in the course.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32676/1239
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
1 May 2023

Fall 2022  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (21468)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
Enrollment Status:
Closed (55 of 55 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Family has long been a significant experience in human societies; much of what we understand ourselves to be, arises in family life. But family also varies widely in composition across time and place. We will learn how sociologists study and understand families theoretically, as social institutions, as well as sites and sources of social problems. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?kampdush+SOC3501+Fall2022
Class Description:
Official Course Description: Family has long been a significant experience in human societies; much of what we understand ourselves to be, arises in family life. But family also varies widely in composition across time and place. We will learn how sociologists study and understand families theoretically, as social institutions, as well as sites and sources of social problems.

Unofficial Course Description: Have families changed over time? Who divorces? What does race, social class, and gender have to do with families? How do people decide who to be with? Is marriage on the decline? Do children make parents happier? Is hooking up bad? Is it possible to balance work and family? What is a family anyway? These are all questions we will be grappling with this semester.

You might think that this course will only be relevant to your personal life. But, you would be wrong. Do you plan to own your own business or be a manager or leader in a company? We will discuss how your employees' family life may affect their work. Do you want to be a teacher? We will discuss how parental behavior before school can influence child behavior at school. Do you want to be a doctor, pharmacist, or work in the medical field? We will discuss how family relationships impact health.

Of course this class will also be relevant to your personal life. I once heard the president of a Big Ten university say that the single biggest way universities fail our students is by not talking about work-family balance. Engage with this course, and you might be surprised what you learn, and when you use it.

Who Should Take This Class?:
TLDR everyone should take this course.
Anyone who wants to learn about the sociology of the family, or who wants to consider how to balance work and family life, who to date or marry, why women are less likely to have orgasms during hookups, or how family relationships impact health.
Learning Objectives:

See the syllabus linked below.

Grading:


See the syllabus linked below.
Exam Format:
All quizzes and exams will be taken electronically. A cumulative midterm and final will be taken within Canvas.
Class Format:
Most college courses are set up with passive learning. The instructor lectures over the readings, sometimes simply reading power point slides, and students listen and take notes, or check their Instagram and send some Snaps, or sleep. Students retain the information long enough for the tests and quizzes, and cram right before the final.

Active learning has several definitions, including "anything that involves students in doing things and thinking about the things they are doing" (Bonwell & Eison, 1991, p. 2), and "anything course-related that all students in a class session are called upon to do other than simply watching, listening and taking notes" (Felder & Brent, 2009, p. 2). Research has shown that active learning is more effective than traditional lectures for many topics. In particular, family development lends itself well to active learning - it is much more effective to apply concepts than to just read a chapter about them. We will do active learning activities every session of this course.

In fact, this course is a Flipped Classroom. A Flipped Classroom relies on students preparing to participate in class activities before the class period. That is, you must read the chapter and read or watch any additional materials before the class period. You will complete a prediction quiz to get you ready to cement the material in your memory, and a module quiz to confirm that you read the chapter and completed the additional materials. Next, you will come to class prepared, ready to complete the active learning activities of the day. Finally, after the class period is over, you will be given opportunities to check your understanding and extend your learning through assignments and module reflections. Exams will challenge you to practice retrieval and use the science of cognition to encourage you to move from novice to competent or even expert in family sociology.

If you are looking for a course that you can just sit back, relax, and passively receive information, then this course is not for you. If you are looking for a course that will be challenging, rewarding, and transformational, welcome to 3501.

Workload:
My impression from past semesters is that the workload on this course is very manageable - I have had few if any complaints about workload. According to Ohio State's rate my professor, my level of difficulty average is a 2. I have yet to be rated by difficulty at UMN. So, maybe that helps.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21468/1229
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kampdush_SOC3501_Fall2022.pdf
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
16 August 2022

Fall 2021  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (33538)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
Enrollment Status:
Open (53 of 55 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Family has long been a significant experience in human societies; much of what we understand ourselves to be, arises in family life. But family also varies widely in composition across time and place. We will learn how sociologists study and understand families theoretically, as social institutions, as well as sites and sources of social problems. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?hull+SOC3501+Fall2021
Class Description:
Sociology of Families is a survey course providing an overview of sociological approaches to theorizing, studying and understanding families. We will cover a range of topics, including defining and researching families, the history of families, romantic and sexual relationships, marriage and divorce, blended families, parenting and the socialization of children, families and work, the impact of social problems on family life, and the future of families. As we explore this broad variety of topics, we will give special attention to a few unifying themes, including the diversity of family forms and practices, the nature of social inequalities within and across families, and the persistence of change over time.
Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course, you will: be able to think critically about families and related issues, including policy questions; have mastery of a significant body of knowledge about how families work, the challenges they face, and family-related trends over time; have awareness of how families are implicated in systems and processes of social inequality, and be able to think creatively about how inequalities might be ameliorated; have the ability to interpret and evaluate your own ideas and experiences related to family within a broader sociological context.

Grading:
Four writing assignments and a final exam
Exam Format:
Short answer.
Class Format:
In person.
Workload:
60-100 pages of reading per week.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33538/1219
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
23 March 2021

Fall 2020  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (31560)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Online Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020
Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (78 of 80 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Family has long been a significant experience in human societies; much of what we understand ourselves to be, arises in family life. But family also varies widely in composition across time and place. We will learn how sociologists study and understand families theoretically, as social institutions, as well as sites and sources of social problems. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
This lecture is completely online. On Wednesdays, the lecture will meet in a synchronous format at the scheduled time. The remaining lecture material will be available online in an asynchronous format. Click this link for more detailed information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?hull+SOC3501+Fall2020
Class Description:
This is a survey course in the sociology of families. Families are a central institution in social life, influencing and influenced by social identities (race, class, gender, sexuality) as well as other social institutions including the economy and the state. This course covers the following broad topics: defining and studying families; the history of families; love, sex, mate selection and relationships; marriage; parenting and childhood; divorce, remarriage and blended families; families and work; families and economic inequality; families and the criminal justice system; family violence and abuse; families and immigration; and, the future of families. The primary focus is on the U.S., with occasional forays into international comparisons.
Grading:
TBD - most likely a mix of quizzes, short papers, online discussions, group activities.
Class Format:
Completely online and semi-synchronous.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/31560/1209
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
9 July 2020

Spring 2020  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (65573)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020
Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 150
Enrollment Status:
Open (76 of 78 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Family has long been a significant experience in human societies; much of what we understand ourselves to be, arises in family life. But family also varies widely in composition across time and place. We will learn how sociologists study and understand families theoretically, as social institutions, as well as sites and sources of social problems. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?meierann+SOC3501+Spring2020
Class Description:
We all are part of families, for better and for worse. Families are universally important social institutions. This course, sociology of families, will focus on families in the contemporary U.S. It will engage core sociological theories and research evidence about many common features of families including ideas about love, cohabitation, marriage, gender, childhood, siblings, parenthood, adulthood, and sex and sexuality. We will explore if and how families are influence by societal conditions like the economy or social policies. We will also learn about how families and groups of people can create and maintain innovative family models leading to social change in society. This is a three-credit course that will require approximately nine hours per week (including class time), averaged over the semester, in order to complete the work of the course to achieve an average grade. We will read three books ranging from 200-300 pages each over the course of the semester. In addition, we will read 2 to 3 short, non-technical articles each week. All included, students should plan to read 60-75 pages a week. Writing will include a 5-7 page critical reflection paper on one of the three books and either short answer and essay exams (2 total) or quizzes (12 total).
Class Format:
50% Lecture
10% Film/Video
20% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities
10% Guest Speakers
Workload:
75 Pages Reading Per Week
10 Pages Writing Per Term
12 Quizzes
In class participation
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65573/1203
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
12 November 2019

Fall 2017  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (17964)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017
Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 150
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Family has long been a significant experience in human societies; much of what we understand ourselves to be, arises in family life. But family also varies widely in composition across time and place. We will learn how sociologists study and understand families theoretically, as social institutions, as well as sites and sources of social problems. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?noble207+SOC3501+Fall2017
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17964/1179

Fall 2016  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (33990)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Mon 05:30PM - 08:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Science Teaching Student Svcs 131A
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Families in contemporary American society. Historical/cross-cultural comparisons. Interrelationships of families with other social institutions. Race, class, and gender in shaping family experiences. Topics may include marriage, divorce, childbearing, parenthood, family violence, gay/lesbian families. prereq: 1001 or instr consent; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?brum0078+SOC3501+Fall2016
Class Description:

This course focuses on understanding the experience of families in the United States from a sociological perspective. We begin by considering definitions of "the family" and common theoretical frames sociologists use to study families. After an historical overview of changes in family life, we will concentrate on contemporary families. We will study the institution of the family as both "private" and "public." Specifically, we will study the current trends in the processes of family formation (e.g., dating, cohabitation, marriage, childbearing and adoption), the "work" of families (e.g., housework, emotional labor, caring for children and other relatives), and the dissolution or transformation of families (e.g., divorce, widowhood, children leaving home). Throughout the course, we will look carefully at variations in family structures and experiences across race, class, gender, age, and sexuality. We will also study family policies and current debates over topics such as same-sex marriage, non-marital childbearing, and "helicopter parenting."


Grading:

14% Reading Comprehension Quizzes (via LearnSmart)

16% Attendance and Participation

20% Midterm Exam

20% Final Exam

30% Final Paper

Exam Format:
Multiple Choice and Short-Answer
Class Format:
40% Lecture
40% Discussion
20% Films
Workload:
50-80 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Paper (12-18 Pages)
2 Exams
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33990/1169
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
10 March 2016

Spring 2016  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (69809)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016
Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 150
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Families in contemporary American society. Historical/cross-cultural comparisons. Interrelationships of families with other social institutions. Race, class, and gender in shaping family experiences. Topics may include marriage, divorce, childbearing, parenthood, family violence, gay/lesbian families. prereq: 1001 or instr consent; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?fisc0326+SOC3501+Spring2016
Class Description:
This course is an adventure into family life from a sociological perspective! The course is centered around four important questions: (1) We will begin with the obvious, "What is family?"; (2) Secondly, we will ask, "What are the myths and realities of family life?"; (3) Thirdly, "What challenges are families currently facing?"; and (4) Finally, "What policies assist and protect family life? What policies undermine families?" Interestingly, these questions are by no means easily addressed; to do so we will examine the family historically, theoretically, sociologically, culturally, politically, and economically. As the semester continues we will consider family life in several contexts: socioeconomic status, work, gender, ethnicity and race, marriage and dating, children, divorce, violence, and formations. We will look to develop an understanding of how "family" affects the individual and social life, and in turn, how it is influenced, reinforced, and changed by social forces. In this endeavor we will employ the "sociological imagination" and distinguish between "personal troubles" and public issues" (Mills, 1959) to understand the family as both an individual experience and a social institution.
Grading:
There will be several grading/learning opportunities in this class. We will have several essay exams as well as a special project. For the special project you will read a biography of your choice and write a paper analyzing the individual's family experiences from a sociological perspective. Secondly, you will create a "family crest" to represent their experiences of family life creatively and symbolically.
Exam Format:
Exams will be essay format.
Class Format:
The course will consist of about 50% lecture and 30% film and video presentations. The remainder of the class will be devoted to class discussions.
Workload:
There will be approximately 50 pages of reading per week; three non-cumulative essay exams and one final special project.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/69809/1163
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
3 November 2015

Summer 2015  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (85166)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
06/15/2015 - 08/07/2015
Mon, Wed 05:30PM - 08:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Carlson School of Management 1-136
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Families in contemporary American society. Historical/cross-cultural comparisons. Interrelationships of families with other social institutions. Race, class, and gender in shaping family experiences. Topics may include marriage, divorce, childbearing, parenthood, family violence, gay/lesbian families. prereq: 1001 or instr consent; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?heis0081+SOC3501+Summer2015
Class Description:
This course focuses on understanding the experiences of American families in their social and historical context. We begin by considering definitions of "the family" in daily life, popular culture, and politics. After an historical overview of changes in family life, we will concentrate on contemporary families in the United States. We will study the processes of family formation (e.g., mate selection, cohabitation, marriage, childbearing and adoption), the "work" of families (e.g., housework, emotional labor, caring for children and other relatives), and the dissolution or transformation of families (e.g., divorce, widowhood, children leaving home). Throughout the course, we will look carefully at variations in family structures and experiences across race, class, gender, and cultural groups. We will discuss family policies--in the U.S. and other countries--by asking what these policies assume about families and other social institutions. Lectures will be complemented by discussions and writing assignments that ask students to critically reflect on the course materials and their own experiences.
Grading:
essay , short answer
Exam Format:
25% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam
45% Reports/Papers
Class Format:
75% Lecture
25% Discussion
Workload:
50-80 Pages Reading Per Week
12-18 Pages Writing Per Term
2 Exam(s)
2-3 Paper(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/85166/1155
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
27 March 2015

Summer 2014  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (86880)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Delivery Medium
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
06/16/2014 - 08/08/2014
Tue, Thu 09:00AM - 11:30AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 230
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Families in contemporary American society. Historical/cross-cultural comparisons. Interrelationships of families with other social institutions. Race, class, and gender in shaping family experiences. Topics may include marriage, divorce, childbearing, parenthood, family violence, gay/lesbian families.
Class Description:
The family is often noted as the first and a primary mechanism of socialization for children. "The Family," as a sociological construct however, seeps continuously into various realms of society like law, politics, media, public health, and furthermore it impacts varying degrees of social change. Using analytical lenses crafted from our knowledge of race, ethnicity, social class and gender (among others), we will discuss topics related to marriage, divorce, childbearing, not bearing children, parenthood, childhood, family violence, and diverse family structures. In the second half of the course, we will bring these family-inspired topics to bear against other large social institutions like law, politics, social movements and media. What is the current state of the "American family"? Designed to utilize PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY, we will learn ways to apply our knowledge to the world outside of the ivory tower. Leave this course with a "product" of your design, compiled and constructed in collaboration with an organization of your choice.
Grading:
25% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam
45% Reports/Papers
Exam Format:
essay, short answer
Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Film/Video
20% Discussion
20% Small Group Activities
10% Guest Speakers
Workload:
20-40 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Presentation(s)
1 Special Project(s)
6 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/86880/1145
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
1 April 2014

Spring 2014  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (66604)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/21/2014 - 05/09/2014
Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Anderson Hall 230
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Families in contemporary American society. Historical/cross-cultural comparisons. Interrelationships of families with other social institutions. Race, class, and gender in shaping family experiences. Topics may include marriage, divorce, childbearing, parenthood, family violence, gay/lesbian families.
Class Description:
We all are part of families, for better and for worse. Families are universally important social institutions. This course, sociology of families, will focus on families in the contemporary U.S. It will engage core sociological theories and research evidence about many common features of families including ideas about love, marriage, gender, parenthood, adulthood, and sex and sexuality. We will explore if and how families are influence by societal conditions like the economy or common religious beliefs. We will also learn about how families and groups of people can create and maintain innovative family models leading to social change in society. This is a three-credit course that will require approximately nine hours per week (including class time), averaged over the semester, in order to complete the work of the course to achieve an average grade. We will read three books ranging from 200-300 pages each over the course of the semester. In addition, we will read 2 to 3 short, non-technical articles each week. All included, students should plan to read 60-75 pages a week. Writing will include a 5-7 page critical reflection paper on one of the three books and either short answer and essay exams (2 total) or quizzes (12 total).
Grading:
25% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam
45% Reports/Papers
Exam Format:
essay, short answer
Class Format:
50% Lecture
10% Film/Video
20% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities
10% Guest Speakers
Workload:
75 Pages Reading Per Week
10 Pages Writing Per Term
2 Exam(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: the course will have either 2 short answer and essay exams OR 12 quizzes.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66604/1143
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
11 November 2013

Summer 2013  |  SOC 3501 Section 001: Sociology of Families (87866)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Delivery Medium
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
06/17/2013 - 08/09/2013
Mon, Wed 06:00PM - 08:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 225
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Families in contemporary American society. Historical/cross-cultural comparisons. Interrelationships of families with other social institutions. Race, class, and gender in shaping family experiences. Topics may include marriage, divorce, childbearing, parenthood, family violence, gay/lesbian families.
Class Description:
Families are a key social institution in society. This course will focus on the various ways family shapes society and the various ways society shapes the institution of family. This course will begin with a "definition" of family; it will then focus on various aspects of the family. These aspects include: childhood and parent-child relationships, young adulthood, work and family, divorce and remarriage, same-sex marriage, domestic violence, and the democratic family.
Grading:
25% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam
45% Reports/Papers
Exam Format:
essay, short answer
Class Format:
The class will include lecture, large and small group discussions, and films/videos
Workload:
Other Workload: Students should plan to complete 40-60 pages of reading for each class. Course work includes 10-12 pages of writing, two exams, in-class assignments, and participation.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/87866/1135
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
20 March 2012

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