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HDFS 436 - Family Interaction

(3 units)
Review of research and theory on family dynamics, interactions, and processes. In addition, application also of concepts and assessments via theory application and assessment of family interactions, as well as application of culture to broader global family contexts.

Prerequisite(s): HDFS 202  and Junior or Senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to apply human ecological theory, family development, family systems, symbolic interactionism, and other family theories and models to explain family interactions.
2. Students will be able to critically analyze and discuss family research in the area of family dynamics and process.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to construct a family genogram and assess family interactions.
4. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to critically analyze a family case study from various theoretical perspectives.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role that culture plays in how families develop, interact, and communicate.
6. Students will be able to apply culture to contextualize current events and experiences in relation to historical and current global context as they apply to the family.
7. Students will be able to identify and apply multiple perspectives of family pertaining to global issues.


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