Fall 2018 - SA 331 D100
Politics of the Family (S) (4)
Class Number: 2191
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Deborah Dergousoff
ddergous@sfu.ca
Office: AQ 5079
Office Hours: MO 12:00-13:00 or by appointment
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Prerequisites:
SA 101 or 150 or 201W.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A sociological examination of the contested nature of contemporary domestic and intimate relations. The course will focus on debates arising from equality movement politics (e.g. gender, sexuality, race).
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will provide students with an introduction to the relationship between the family unit and society. The main objectives of the course are twofold. First, students will examine continuity and change in contemporary Canadian family forms in the context of diverse cultures and periods. We will investigate how social, economic and demographic changes in Canadian society have reshaped family forms and practices over the past century. Second, we will examine challenges in everyday family life and how social and economic factors impact upon family relations. A feminist lens will be applied, with particular attention given to the importance of gender in understanding and conceptualizing different forms of family life. Students will be expected to contribute to and participate in a group role-play project aimed at taking a practical look at the way social policy impacts upon particular aspects of family life.
Grading
- Critical reflections (2 x 15%) 30%
- Midterm exam 30%
- Social policy project 40%
NOTES:
Grading: Where a final exam is scheduled and you do not write the exam or withdraw from the course before the deadline date, you will be assigned an N grade. Unless otherwise specified on the course outline, all other graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade other than N to be assigned.
Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy: The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐S10.04). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style. It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Fox, B. Ed. (2014). Family Patterns, Gender Relations, 4th Edition, Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press.
ISBN: 978-0-195447477
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
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