CDFS 310 - Family Issues in the 21st Century

Description:
An introduction to social issues that impact family life. Current issues pertaining to individual and family relationships are assessed from an interdisciplinary perspective. Formerly FCL/FS 310, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (4)

General Education Category: SB-Foundations of Human Adaptations and Behavior (W)

General Education Program Component
K6 - Individual & Society

General Education Pathways: P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P6 Ways of Knowing

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

Articulate conservative, liberal reactionary and radical political viewpoints and their relationship to economics and family issues.
Describe different theoretical perspectives and value systems accompany arguments about family issues.
Evaluate the source of knowledge used to support arguments from different perspectives on family issues, and their links to ways of knowing.
Analyze the various perspectives on family issues, demonstrating clear linkages to political ideologies and socioeconomic background.
Articulate perspectives on family issues from diverse gender, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic, and sexual orientation groups.
Articulate viewpoints about family issues that are unique from one’s own.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/5/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: EllensburgWinter Locations: EllensburgSpring Locations: Ellensburg