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CHFD225 - Introduction to the American Family
Course Details
Course Code: CHFD225 Course ID: 3693 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course examines the family during modern times. Topics include a diverse range of issues, including single mothers, fathers, disparities among families, childcare and child well-being, cohabitation, and how these trends affect American family life.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/19 - 11/01/19 | 11/04/19 - 12/29/19 | Fall 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/24/19 - 11/29/19 | 12/02/19 - 01/26/20 | Fall 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/29/19 - 01/03/20 | 01/06/20 - 03/01/20 | Winter 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/26/19 - 01/31/20 | 02/03/20 - 03/29/20 | Winter 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/30/19 - 02/28/20 | 03/02/20 - 04/26/20 | Winter 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 10/28/19 - 04/03/20 | 04/06/20 - 05/31/20 | Spring 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Distinguish between popular views of family life and the reality of life for most contemporary families.
- Interpret the wide range of external forces that have an impact on how families look and function.
- Explain the upheaval in modern family formation.
- Analyze the impact of family policies on contemporary families.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forum | 30.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 2 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 3 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 4 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 5 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 6 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 7 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 8 | 3.75 % |
| Assignment 1: | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 1 The American Family Over Time | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 2: | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 2: Interview with Two Senior Citizens | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 3: | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 3 Changing Roles | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 4: | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 4: What is the Issue? | 17.50 % |
Book Title: Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom in the Lessons section.
Author:
Publication Info:
ISBN: N/A
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom in the Lessons section. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.