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SYLLABUS for
Marriage and Family
Sociology 3831 - Section 001
Spring - 2011
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Instructor:
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Owen Guy
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Office Telephone:
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901-488-3662
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Office Hours:
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By Appointment at the University
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Required Text:
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Knox, David & Schacht, Carolyn. Choices in Relationships - An Introduction to Marriage and the Family (10th Edition - 2009).
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Class Time:
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10:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
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Class Location:
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Clement Hall 233
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Dates:
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June 6 to July 8, 2011
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Objective:
This course will provide an introduction to significant research findings about relationships that lead to marriage and the establishment of a family. Included will be information about social policy, opportunities for self-assessment, and research data comparing relationship trends in the U.S. and around the world.
Reading Assignments/Quizzes/Exams:
There will be 3 weekly quizzes over assigned reading from the textbook.
Extra Points:
Opportunities to earn extra points which will be added to the chapter quizzes will be announced in class. You must be present to earn these points and/or turn in the extra points assignment at the scheduled test time. There will be no provision for extra points for any make up quiz or assignment.
Requests tor make-up quizzes that are missed for any reason must be in writing and MUST be accompanied by a written excuse for the absence.
There will be a Final Exam. These exams will include class presentations as well as reading assignments from the textbook.
Group Project:
Class members will participate in a group project that is worth 25% of your grade. Project groups and assignments will be made during the first week of class. Certain written parts of the project must be turned in on the scheduled date.
How Your Grade Will Be Calculated:
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Grade Item
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Maximum Number of Points
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% of Grade
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3 Quizzes @ 15 points each
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45 points
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45%
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Project
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25 points
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25%
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Final Exam
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30 points
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30%
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Grading Scale:
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90% - 100%
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80% - 89%
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70% - 79%
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60% - 69%
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Less than 60%
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F
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Attendance:
Attendance records will be kept in accordance with University policy.
Class Calendar for Summer 2011:
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M, June 6
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Ch. 1 Choices in Relationships: An Introduction
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Tu, June 7
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Ch. 2 Love
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W, June 8
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Ch. 3 Gender
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Th, June 9
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Ch. 4 Communication
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M, June 13
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Ch. 5 Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up & Cohabitation
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PROJECT ASSIGNMENT No. 1 due
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Tu, June 14
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Ch. 6 Mate Selection
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PROJECT ASSIGNMENT No. 2 due
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W, June 15
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Ch. 7 Marriage Relationships
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PROJECT ASSIGNMENT No. 3 due
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Th, June 16
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Ch. 8 Same Sex Couples and Families
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QUIZ NO. 1 OVER CHAPTERS 1-7 - Computer Lab
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M, June 20
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Ch. 9 Sexuality in Relationships
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CLASS PRESENTATION GROUP No. 1
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Tu, June 21
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Ch. 10 Planning Children & Contraception
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W, June 22
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Ch. 11 Parenting
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Th, June 23
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Ch. 11 Ch. 12 Family & The Economy
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QUIZ NO. 2 OVER CHAPTERS 8-11 - Computer Lab
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M, June 27
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Ch. 13 Violence and Abuse in Relationships
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CLASS PRESENTATION GROUP No. 2
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Tu, June 28
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Ch. 14 Stress and Crisis in Relationships
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W, June 29
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Ch. 15 Divorce and Ending Relationships
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Th, June 30
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Ch. 16 Remarriage and Beginning New Relationships
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QUIZ NO. 3 OVER CHAPTERS 12-16 - Computer Lab
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M, July 4
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HOLIDAY - NO CLASS
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Tu, July 5
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Ch. 17 Relationships in the Later Years
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CLASS PRESENTATION GROUP No. 3
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W, July 6
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Review for Final Exam
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Th, July 7
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Make Up Day or Study Day if you have no work to make up
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F, July 8
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FINAL EXAM - COMPUTER LAB
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