Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title: Marriage and Family

Course prefix, number, and section number: SOCI 2301.340

Semester/Year of course: Spring 2022

Semester start and end dates: 1/18/2022-5/14/2022

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous online

Class meeting location, days, and times: Online

Lab meeting location, days, and times: none

Semester credit hours: 3

Course description: 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.

Course prerequisites: None

Required course materials: Knox, David, et al. Choices in Relationships. 13th edition. Sage Publishing. ISBN: 9781071807132

Name of instructor: Vineeta Malhotra

Office location: Corinth campus, room 313

Telephone number: 972-899-8344 (office) (Email preferred)

E-mail address: vmalhotra@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Monday (online), 12:00pm-1:00pm & 5:00-6:00pm

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments:

4Tests x 50 points each = 200

2 Discussion Boards=25

1 Assignment = 10

1 Required orientation activities = 10

1 Assessment quiz = 5

Final grade scale:

A = 225– 250

B = 200– 224

C = 175– 199

D = 150–174

F = < 149 (149-0)

Late work policy:

There is no extra credit available for individual students. Your grade will be based on the above graded elements

listed. There are no makeup assignments. If you miss an exam for a documented approved

medical reason you will be allowed to take make-up exam.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1) The student will receive a failing grade of "O" on the assignment.

2) A "Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form" will be submitted regarding the incident.

3) Student may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”).

Attendance Policy:

Students should log into Canvas a minimum of 3 times a 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.

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is April 4, 2022.

Student Learning Outcomes:

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the family and marriage as social institutions through theoretical perspectives.

Examine the diversity and complexity of contemporary families.

Explore changing cultural attitudes about marriage and alternatives to marriage.

Critically evaluate such issues as sexuality, partner choice, resolving marital issues, having and raising children, and combining work and family.

Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between theories and research methods used in the scientific study of marriage and family.

Describe some of the historical changes and current trends regarding the structural nature of the American family including the role of gender in relationships.

Identify causes and consequences of relevant problems within contemporary families.

Core Objectives:

Critical Thinking

Communication

Empirical and Quantitative

Social Responsibility

COLLEGE POLICIES

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

Name of Chair/Coordinator: Crystal Wright

Office location: Denton Exchange, room 204

Telephone number: 940-380-2504

E-mail address: cwright@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean: Crystal Wright