Introduction To Family Dynamics

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An examination of the interpersonal processes that take place within family contexts. Emphasis is on family dynamics with an extended focus on family interaction, family relationships, intimacy, conflict management and stages of family development. Also considered are linkages between family processes and the modern social environment and basic components of the research process. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): HDFS 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND (ENGL 10500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR HONR 21100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) Course Learning Outcomes 1. Introduce students to definitions of family both past and current. 2. Introduce students to the interpersonal processes that take place within the family context, including exposure to primary research focused on family studies. 3. Introduce students to the framework of family communication, processes, and patterns including intimacy, power, conflict and development. 4. Introduce students to the linkages between family processes and the broader social environment. 5. Understand family dynamics from a family systems perspective. 6. Become familiar with the family science literature and composing a literature review and term paper from a family science perspective. 7. Introduce the student to family processes in the context of providing services to families and children. 8. Provide the student with brief exposure to the concept of family policy. View Class Schedule