Summer 2019 - SA 231 D100
Sociology of Families (S) (4)
Class Number: 2585
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 6 – Jun 17, 2019: Mon, Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Barbara Mitchell
mitchelo@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5234
Office: AQ 5057
Office Hours: MO 13:30-14:30, or by appointment
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Prerequisites:
SA 101 or 150 or 201W.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An examination of families and households in social, cultural, political and economic context. This course focuses on the diversity of family forms in contemporary societies (particularly Canada) in relation to various social institutions and processes, including demographic trends, ideology, gender inequality, the economy, the state and social policies.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
This course is designed to introduce students to theory and research on Canadian families within socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts. Attention will be paid to critically analyzing both continuities and diversities in contemporary family life in relation to various social processes, institutions, and amidst social change. A variety of substantive areas will be examined such as: definitions and conceptualizations of “family”; ethnicity and immigration patterns; theories of childhood socialization; midlife parenthood and the `launching` of young adults; gender issues, childcare, and the division of domestic labour; social inequality and globalization; family poverty, stress and violence; partnership formation and dissolution; aging families and caregiving; and a number of relevant social policy issues (e.g., housing, labour market, health care).
Grading
- Small group work 20%
- Tests (2 x 20%) 40%
- Proposal and presentation 10%
- Term paper 30%
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.
REQUIREMENTS:
Students are required to attend classes and must complete all course requirements. These include participating in class discussion groups, the writing of two tests, and completion of a research project (proposal presentation and paper). Specific details will be announced in class.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Mitchell, B. A. (2017). Family Matters: An Introduction to Family Sociology in Canada, 3rd ed. Toronto: Canadian Scholar’s Press.
ISBN: 978-1-773380216
Doucet, A. (2018). Do Men Mother? 2nd ed. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
ISBN: 978-1-487520519
***A small set of required supplementary readings will also be posted on CANVAS.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS