Families in Canada

 Students are introduced to how families can be studied and understood from sociological, anthropological, and psychological perspectives. Students examine diversity of family composition, function, and how they have evolved and changed throughout history. Students also have opportunities to explore their own family histories by working on a personal family tree. (21 hours)

 Students gain a broader understanding of the concept of family by looking at various approaches and theoretical frameworks that are utilized for studying the family. Students are review common research methods. (20 hours)

 Students are introduced to six different social science approaches that are used to analyse development throughout the life-span. They apply different social science theories to explore the years between adolescence and adulthood. Students examine factors and social influences that encourage healthy development throughout the lifespan. (25 hours)

 Students are introduced to a few social theories of attraction and mate selection. They explore how culture influences social norms and societal challenges that some people face in young adulthood. In order to provide a balanced, and cautionary exploration of relationships, students examine divorce, violence, and abuse. (21 hours)

 Students explore various roles of parenthood and caregiving. They are introduced to how reproduction technologies have changed perceptions about family compositions and reproductive possibilities. Students also examine challenges and repercussions associated with child abuse. (15 hours)

  This is a proctored exam worth 15% of the final grade.  (3 hours)