FCL 234 - Contemporary Families

Description:
Origins and historical development of families; cultural variations, contemporary trends. Draws upon information and insight from numerous root disciplines to explore family structure and function. Formerly FS 234, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand the nature of intimate personal relationships, in their various forms, and within the context of the social, familial, and cultural factors that affect the development and maintenance of these relationships.
Examine the events that occur throughout the life cycle of the intimate relationship, including dating and mate selection, cohabitation, marriage, transition to parenthood, child rearing, divorce, and remarriage.
Evaluate intimate relationships and consider role choice in interpersonal relationships.
Understand the determinant of personal decision making in intimate relationships.