2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 04, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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SOC 470 - Sociology of the Family

Comparative perspective of the family as a social institution, focusing on analysis of historical and cross-cultural variations within American society, with some comparative analysis of other societies. Topics covered include demographic changes; changes in family functions; relationship of the family to other social institutions; contemporary family issues and problems. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150 or ANT 102. Also listed as HUS 470. Fulfills: LASR. Notes: Category A.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Discuss "the family" as a social institution. 
  2. Summarize historical and cross-cultural variations of "the family" within American society. 
  3. Analyze a contemporary family issue. 



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