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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Marriage & Family
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Course Prefix & Number: SOCI 2301
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Section Number: 340
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Semester/Year: SPRING 18
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Sociological and theoretical analysis of the structures and functions of the family, the varied cultural patterns of the American family, and the relationships that exist among the individuals within the family, as well as the relationships that exist between the family and other institutions in society.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS: Knox. Choices in Relationships. 11th edition. Cengage.
ISBN: 978-1111833220
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Vineeta K. Malhotra
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound/107
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8344 (office) (Email preferred)
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E-mail Address:
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vmalhotra@nctc.edu; message through canvas is preferred
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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3pm-5pm (canvas)
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate understanding of the family and marriage as social institutions through theoretical perspectives.
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Examine the diversity and complexity of contemporary families.
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Explore changing cultural attitudes about marriage and alternatives to marriage.
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Critically evaluate such issues as sexuality, partner choice, resolving marital issues, having and raising children, and combining work and family.
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Describe some of the historical changes and current trends regarding the structural nature of the American family including the role of gender in relationships.
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Identify causes and consequences of relevant problems within contemporary families.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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4
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Tests
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200 points
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2
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Discussion Boards
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20 points
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1
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Critical thinking assignment/paper
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10 points
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1
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Orientation Activities
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10 points
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Grading scale: A = 240-216; B = 215-192; C = 191-168; D =167-144; F =143-0
***PLEASE NOTE: A more detailed CLASS syllabus (versus this NCTC-required COURSE template) will be posted in Canvas once the semester begins. The class syllabus in Canvas will provide more student-focused information on exams, assignments, attendance, due dates, and other policies specific to this section.***
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Relationships
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Discuss meaning and types of marriage, family & kinship; Focus on key concepts related to marriage & family
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Theoretical Frameworks
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Different theoretical frameworks for viewing marriage & family
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Intimate Relationships
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Discuss & describe love & intimacy; jealousy; sex & sexuality; communication in relationships, power & conflict; gender in relationships
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Singlehood, hanging out & living together
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Describe and discuss issues related to singlehood, hanging out & living together; breaking-up
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Mate selection
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Explore diversity in choosing a life partner
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Family Life
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Marriage relationships; same-sex unions; planning & raising children; adoption
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Family Challenges & strengths
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Discuss juggling work & family responsibilities, intimate violence & sexual abuse, stress & crises, deviance, separation & divorce; New beginnings: remarriages; single parent families; aging in marriage & family.
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Tentative Calendar: Any Changes will be announced both in class and in Canvas.
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January 29th, Monday
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Required Orientation activities (Syllabus quiz & “Introduce Yourself discussion board”) due
by 11:59pm
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February 5th, Monday
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Test #1 will close Chapters 1, 2 & 3
by 11:59pm
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March 5th, Monday
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Discussion Board 1 due
by midnight (11:59pm), Monday, 10/16
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March 5th, Monday
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Test #2 will close Chapters 4,5,6,7
by 11:59pm
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April 9th, Monday
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Discussion Board 2 due
due by midnight (11:59pm), Monday, 11/13
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April 9th, Monday
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Test #3 will close Chapters 8,9,11 & 12
by 11:59pm
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April 23rd, Monday
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Assignment is due
by 11:59pm
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May 5th, Saturday
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Test #4 will close Chapters 13,14,15 (pages. 436-461) & 16
by 11:59pm
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May7th, Monday
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Final Exam (optional) will close
by 11:59pm
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Students are expected to sign into Canvas a minimum of 3 times per week to stay on top of assignments, announcements, etc. On some days, there will be nothing new and you can log right out. On other days, I will send important announcements. Although you do not receive a separate attendance grade in this course, I monitor attendance by viewing sign-in logs.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, April 5, 2018.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 24
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, 100 building
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4267
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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