SOCI 1730 - Sociology of Families and Relationships

3 Credits

This course introduces students to the central ideas, challenges, theoretical perspectives and the diversity of human relationships, marriages and families. Global perspectives regarding families and the diversity of intimate relationships in contemporary societies will be discussed. Topics in this course could include the origins of marriage and diverse patterns of love, conflict, sexuality, parenting, single-hood, interpersonal violence, divorce, extended families and gender roles. Reading and examples will be drawn from societies around the world. Common myths and challenges related to stereotypes of the “typical” family and “functional” relationships will be explored. Critical thinking skills will be developed through class discussions, debates and course assignments. 3C/3/0/0

Prerequisite(s): READ 0721 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate assessment score

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goals 5 & 7