This course examines the practices and theories underlying relationship formation, courtship, and adjustment strategies for couples and marital living. It also addresses problems and conflict resolution within marriage and family life, and analyzes the impact of children on marriage, divorce, and remarriage.
Prerequisites
Reading proficiency as established by District Policy.
1. Describe major theoretical perspectives and assess their relevance to marriage and family life.
2. Identify and apply critical thinking processes in interpersonal relationships, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect.
3. Distinguish between the concepts of gender and sex, recognize diverse gender categories, and analyze theories of gender role development.
4. Evaluate the influence of mutual respect on gender relationships.
5. Summarize theories of love and explain dating and mate selection processes, considering both contemporary and historical practices.
6. Describe global and historical courtship practices and identify key issues in cross-cultural and interracial relationships.
7. Analyze marriage relationships in terms of mutual respect and ethical behavior, addressing communication, conflict resolution, sexuality, work, leisure, and parenting.
8. Analyze significant events and crises that affect families, including financial challenges, abuse, divorce, sexual dysfunction, and remarriage.