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Catalog Description
SOC 251 is the study of human relationships within courtship, marriage, and the family as influenced by culture and society. It is designed to challenge students to re-examine assumptions regarding behavior, decisions, choices, and motivations in interpersonal relationships. The course places particular emphasis on diverse family forms, and the changing nature of how we define family. (3 hrs. lect.)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply sociological perspectives and theories to various interpersonal relationship issues including but not limited to gender roles, love, cohabitation, sexuality, mate selection, parenting, divorce, and remarriage.
- Identify the major changes in interpersonal relationships during the past several years.
- Display an understanding of the connection between family upbringing and one’s sense of self.
- Show an awareness of how culture and society affect our interpersonal choices, values, and beliefs.
- Express and communicate ideas and opinions clearly in writing.
Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course
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