The students is required to write a term paper and lead a class discussion on an assigned chapter in the readings. Guest couples who represent dual career families are invited towards the end of the semester to discuss their own experiences. A symbolic interactionist views sexual expression as influenced by relationships with others at the interpersonal, peer, familial and societal levels. The biology and physiology of human sexuality are integrated within their behavioral context to emphasize the interdependence of mind and body upon sexual expression. The student is required to write a term paper and lead a class discussion on an assigned chapter in the readings.
Guest speakers form other disciplines are invited to several of the class meetings.
Research Methodology Examination of the best contemporary empirical studies and various methods used. Attention to the methodological procedures, techniques and research designs in sociology and other social sciences. Three different research projects are conducted using three different methodologies. Offered alternate years.