HDFS 436 - Family Interaction

(3 units) CO11

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 201; HDFS 202; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

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

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