| Part One: Theory, Myths, and Historical Changes Affecting Families | Submit Assignment | Exam | ||||
| Lesson 1. | Sociological Theories and Myths Concerning Families | Required Essay | ||||
| Note: Your instructor must return the essay for lesson 1 to you before you may submit any further essay assignments. The maximum number of assignment submissions within a seven-day period is two. | ||||||
| Lesson 2. |
Historical and Ethnic Influences on the Family Experience | Optional Essay | ||||
| Part Two: Complications and Intersections in the Family Experience | ||||||
| Lesson 3. | Social Change and Forces Affecting Families | |||||
| Lesson 4. | Race, Class, and Gender Impressions on the Family Experience | Optional Essay | ||||
| Lesson 5. | Family Work and Work & Family Conflicts | Required Essay *1st Summary/ Reflection Due |
Midcourse Exam | |||
| Note: *One summary/reflection is due before you take the midterm and one following the midterm. The essays for lessons 1, 5, and 10 are required; you must submit the required essays in lesson order. | ||||||
| Part Three: Intimacy and Partner Selection in Contemporary Families | ||||||
| Lesson 6. | Social Construction of Intimacy | Optional Essay | ||||
| Lesson 7. | Contemporary Marriages and Family Forms | |||||
| Part Four: Parenthood, Family Challenges, and Family Policy | ||||||
| Lesson 8. | Parenthood | |||||
| Lesson 9. | The Dark Side of Families | Optional Essay | ||||
| Lesson 10. | Family Policy and the Future | Required Essay *2nd Summary/ Reflection Due |
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| Note: You must have submitted two summary/reflections and five essays and have completed the midterm examination before you may apply to take the final examination. | Final Exam | |||||
