Students will make an oral presentation in class at the time that topic is being covered. Students will recognize and explain stages in family life cycle and developmental tasks involved with each stage. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships of families with societal factors and forces. Textbooks, videos, and assigned readings from periodical literature will be used. Additionally, related Internet web sites will be identified during the course.
All assignments are due on the assigned dates.
Any assignment turned in after the assigned date will receive automatic point deductions. Students are responsible for all information presented in class including lectures and class discussion, films, guest speakers, etc. Any plagiarism will result in a grade of zero and could result in failure of the course. The FCS honesty policy is available in the department office. Intimate Relationships, Marriages and Families.