Instructors have supplied brief descriptions of their courses to give an idea of the topics and content of their courses. Before registering for a course, double check the official Schedule of Classes for time, prerequisites, changes, or corrections. If you have questions about particular a course, talk with the instructor or the Arts and Sciences Division Chair, Ebenezer Afful.
Many challenges face the family of today.
This course will focus on these challenges and their many underlying issues, such as partner selection, social class and social mobility, sexual relationships, aged family members, and violence and abuse among intimates. Course requirements include a movie analysis and a term paper. Active class participation is expected. Students will draw on the approaches of the social sciences and the humanities to gain insight into changing attitudes, values, and beliefs. The course will be taught in the format of a seminar, and the major assignment for the course will be to share in the intellectual growth during the class meetings and do a major research project.