Course Description
Examination of the social, psychological, historical, legal and economic factors relating
to changing family, courtship, heterosexual and same sex marriage and partnership
patterns: Exploration of changing gender roles, courtship patterns and parenting will
also be included. Emphasis will be placed on diversity of families and family forms.
Also listed as SOCI 110.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
- Total Student Learning hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E, or equivalent. PSYC C1000 Students with an understanding of the basic concepts and theories introduced
in PSYC C1000 will be able to engage in deeper analysis and critical thinking about
how courtship, marriage and family systems affect attachment, perception, cognition,
development and learning.
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 4
Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, (Cal-GETC Area 4)
C-ID: SOCI 130