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SYLLABUS for
Marriage and Family
Sociology 3831
Summer - 2013
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Instructor:
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Owen Guy
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Office Telephone:
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901-488-3662
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Office Hours:
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By Appointment - 102 Clement Hall
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Required Text:
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Knox, David & Schacht, Carolyn. Choices in Relationships - An Introduction to Marriage and the Family (11th Edition - 2013).
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Class Time:
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10:50a.m. to 12:50a.m. - Monday through Thursday
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Class Location:
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Clement Hall 215
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Dates:
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July 9 to August 8, 2013
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Objective:
This course will provide an introduction to significant research findings about relationships that lead to marriage and the establishment of a family. Included will be information about social policy, opportunities for self-assessment, and research data comparing relationship trends in the U.S. and around the world.
Reading Assignments/Quizzes/Exams:
There will be FOUR quizzes over assigned reading, graded classwork, as well as a Mid-Term Exam and a Final Exam.Additionally there will be a MID-TERM EXAM and a FINAL EXAM.
Extra Points:
Opportunities to earn extra points which will be added to the chapter quizzes will be announced in class. You must be present to earn these points and/or turn in the extra points assignment at the scheduled test time. There will be no provision for extra points for any make up quiz or assignment.
Requests to make-up quizzes that are missed for any reason must be in writing and MUST be accompanied by a written excuse for the absence.
All quizzes and exams will include class presentations as well as all reading assignments from the textbook.
Group Project:
Class members will participate in a group project that is worth 25% of your grade. Project groups and assignments will be made during the first week of class. Written parts of the project must be turned in on the assigned date or points will be deducted for being late. TURNING IN YOUR ASSIGNMENT AHEAD OF SCHEDULE WILL AVOID THIS PENALTY IN THE EVENT OF AN UNFORSEEN EMERGENCY. The CLASS PRESENTATION (Assignment No. 4) MUST BE ON THE SCHEDULED DATE. CHECK YOUR CALENDAR CAREFULLY TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF ANY KIND FOR THIS DATE. If there is a presentation date conflict this can ONLY be changed in consultation with the instructor.
How Your Grade Will Be Calculated:
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Grade Item
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Maximum Number of Points
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% of Grade
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Quizzes
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40 points
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40%
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Mid-Term Exam
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15 points
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15%
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Project
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25 points
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25%
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Final Exam
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20 points
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20%
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Grading Scale:
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90% - 100%
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80% - 89%
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70% - 79%
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60% - 69%
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Less than 60%
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F
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Attendance:
Attendance records will be kept in accordance with University policy.
Marriage and Family - SOCI 3831-001 CLASS CALENDAR
Textbook: Choices in Relationships - An Introduction to Marriage and the Family: 11th Edition (REQUIRED - there have been significant changes in the text with the new edition)
11th Edition REQUIRED -- (there have been significant changes in the text with the new edition)
(David Knox & Caroline Schacht, authors)
Class Calendar for SUMMER 2013:
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Tue, July 9
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1st Day of Class (Make Project Group Assignments)
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Wed, July 10
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Read Chapter 1 - CHOICES IN RELATIONSHIPS
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Read Chapter 2 - GENDER
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Thur, July 11
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Read Chapter 3 - LOVE
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Read Chapter 4 - COMMUNICATION
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Mon, July 15
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QUIZ 1 over CHAPTERS 1-2-3-4
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Tue, July 16
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Read Chapter 5 - SINGLEHOOD, HANGING OUT, HOOKING UP, AND COHABITATION
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Read Chapter 6 - SELECTING A PARTNER
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Wed, July 17
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GROUP ASSIGNMENT NO. 1 DUE
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Thur, July 18
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Read Chapter 7 - MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIPS
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Read Chapter 8 - SAME SEX COUPLES AND FAMILIES
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Mon, July 22
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GROUP ASSIGNMENT NO. 2 DUE
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Tue, July 23
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QUIZ 2 over CHAPTERS 5-6-7-8
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REVIEW FOR MID-TERM EXAM
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Wed, July 24
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GROUP ASSIGNMENT NO. 3 DUE
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Thur, July 25
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MID TERM EXAM OVER CHAPTERS 1-8
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Mon, July 29
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Read Chapter 9 - SEXUALITY IN RELATIONSHIPS
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Read Chapter 10 - PLANNING FOR CHILDREN
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Tue, July 30
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Read Chapter 11 - PARENTING
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Read Chapter 12 - WORK AND FAMILY LIFE
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Wed, Jul 31
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QUIZ 3 OVER CHAPTERS 9-10-11-12
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Thur, Aug 1
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Read Chapter 13 - VOILENCE AND ABUSE IN RELATIONSHIPS
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Read Chapter 14 - WORK AND FAMILY LIFE
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Mon, August 5
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Read Chapter 15 - DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE
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Read Chapter 16 - RELATIONSHIPS IN THE LATER YEARS
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Tue, Aug 6
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QUIZ over CHAPTERS 13-14-15-16
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Wed, Aug 7
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GROUP 1 PRESENTATION
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GROUP 2 PRESENTATION
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Thur, Aug 8
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GROUP 3 PRESENTATION
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GROUP 4 PRESENTATION
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Fri, Aug 9
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FINAL EXAM over CHAPTERS 9-16 and CLASSROOM MATERIAL
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