College of San Mateo
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Course Revision (Minor)
Course Revision (Major)
Date: October 30, 2009
Department:
Psychology
Number:
110
Course Title:
Courtship, Marriage, and The Family
Units:
3.0
Total Semester Hours:
Lecture: 48
Lab:
Length of Course
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Homework: 96
Grading
Letter
Semester-long
Short course (Number of weeks
By Arrangement:
)
Open entry/Open exit
Pass/No Pass
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Grade Option (letter or Pass/No Pass)
Faculty Load Credit (To be completed by Division Office; show calculations.): 48/16 = 3 FLCs
1.
Prerequisite (Attach Enrollment Limitation Validation Form.)
None
2.
Corequisite (Attach Enrollment Limitation Validation Form.)
None
3.
Recommended Preparation (Attach Enrollment Validation Form.)
Eligibility for ENGL 848 or 838 and completion of READ 400 or 405 with a grade of C or higher, or
concurrent enrollment in READ 400, 405, or 415, or appropriate skill level as indicated by the reading
placement tests or other measures.
4.
Catalog Description (Include prerequisites/corequisites/recommended preparation. For format,
please see model course outline.)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade option) Minimum of 48 lecture hours per term. Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 848 and completion of READ 400 or 405 with a grade of C or higher, OR concurrent
enrollment in READ 400, 405, or 415, OR appropriate skill level as indicated by the reading placement
tests or other measures. History and development of marriage as a social institution, including dating;
courtship; love; mate selection; personality adjustment in marriage; children; parenthood; the family;
anatomical, physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of sex; religious factors; and divorce.
May not be taken for credit following SOCI 110. (AA: Area E5b, CSU: Area D/ Area E, UC: Area 4)
5.
Class Schedule Description (Include prerequisites/corequisites/recommended preparation. For
format, please see model course outline.)
Societal, psychological and biological aspects of gender, sex, love, conflict, etc., in dating, marital and
familial interaction. May not be taken for credit following SOCI 110.
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Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 848 and completion of READ 400 or 405 with a grade of
C or higher, OR concurrent enrollment in READ 400, 405, or 415, OR appropriate skill level as indicated
by the reading placement tests or other measures. Pass/No Pass or letter grade option. (AA: Area E5b,
CSU: Area D/ Area E, UC: Area 4)
6.
Student Learning Outcomes (Identify 1-6 expected learner outcomes using active verbs.)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
SLO 1. Answer correctly university level objective questions on Marriage & Family theories, research,
assessments, and applications.
SLO 2. Answer correctly essay questions, which apply the theories, research, assessments, and
applications to student personal concerns, relationships and family dynamics.
SLO 3. Apply the course concepts, definitions, examples, facts, and information from articles in the news
to student personal and family relationships.
SLO 4. Complete interactive self-assessments on marriage and family, and use them to recognize and
analyze student’s own personal and family issues and potential problems.
SLO 5. Complete a systematic analysis, problem solving, and action planning process on student’s own
relationships and family issues and problems.
SLO 6. Develop, implement, and track results on personal relationship, marriage, and family plans.
SLO 7. Plan and execute a team presentation dramatizing key course insights on effective
communication, relationships, and sexuality.
7.
Course Objectives (Identify specific teaching objectives detailing course content and activities.
For some courses, the course objectives will be the same as the student learning outcomes. In
this case, “Same as Student Learning Outcomes” is appropriate here.)
Same as Student Learning Outcomes
8.
Course Content (Brief but complete topical outline of the course that includes major subject
areas [1-2 pages]. Should reflect all course objectives listed above. In addition, a sample
course syllabus with timeline may be attached.—(SEE ATTACHED SYLLABUS & SCHEDULE)
THE MARRIAGE & FAMILY EXPERIENCE—INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY
I. MEANINGS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
1. Purpose—Meaning of Marriage and the Family
2. Theory—Studying Marriages and Family
3. Differences—Variations (Historical & Contemporary) in American Family Life
II. INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
4. Gender Roles—Gender and Family
5. Companionship—Friendship, Love, and Intimacy
6. Sex—Understanding Sex and Sexualities
7. Relations—Communication, Power, and Conflict
III. FAMILY LIFE
8. Single—Singlehood, Pairing, and Cohabitation
9. Marriage—Societal and individual Perspective
10. Children—Choosing Whether and How to Have Children
11. Parenthood—Roles and Relationships of Parents and Children
IV. FAMILY CHALLENGES AND STRENGTHS
12. Finances—Marriage, Work, and Economics
13. Abuse—Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse
14. Separation—Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce
15. Starting Over—New Beginnings (Single-Parent Families, Remarriages, Blended Families)
V. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON MARRIAGE & FAMILY
A. Sexual Structure and the Sexual Response Cycle
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B. Pregnancy, Conception, and Fetal Development
C. The Budget Process
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Representative Instructional Methods (Describe instructor-initiated teaching strategies that
will assist students in meeting course objectives. Describe out-of-class assignments, required
reading and writing assignments, and methods for teaching critical thinking skills. If hours by
arrangement are required, please indicate the additional instructional activity which will be
provided during these hours, where the activity will take place, and how the activity will be
supervised.)
Lectures, discussions, individual, and small group activities.
Personal Journals.
• Application Questions.
Exercises applying the course concepts to student situations.
Psychological Scales & Surveys applied to the student and analysis of the results.
Case Study Analysis and Presentations on the cases.
Articles Discussion, analysis, and personal applications.
Self-Analysis Worksheets using concepts from the course.
Objective Quizzes
• Essay Questions Exams
Individual Class Presentations
• Team Class Presentations
10.
Representative Methods of Evaluation (Describe measurement of student progress toward
course objectives. Courses with required writing component and/or problem-solving emphasis
must reflect critical thinking component. If skills class, then applied skills.)
During the course, students will complete the following:
1. Cumulative objective, true-false exams to test on the cumulative content of the textbook, lectures, and
discussions.
2. Essay tests to apply the theories, research, assessments, and applications of course concepts to
student’s own situations.
3. Individual work, small group discussions, and large group discussions, which apply course content to
self and others.
4. Marriage and Family self-assessment surveys/scales, using the assessments to analyze student’s own
situation and develop action plans for improvement.
5. Problem Solving Analysis and Action Planning Processes.
6. Reports on student’s implementation of their plans and the results achieved in improving personal
relationships.
7. Planning discussions and one (1) final team dramatic presentation on key course concepts.
11.
Representative Text Materials (With few exceptions, texts need to be current. Include
publication dates.)
• The Marriage & Family Experience. Tenth Edition, Bryan Strong, Christine DeVault, Theodore F.
Cohen (2008)
• Personal Journal—Courtship, Marriage, & Family Workbook (2009)
Prepared by:
Email address:
(Signature)
dt.psyc@gmail.com
Submission Date:
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SYLLABUS & SCHEDULE—FALL 2009
PSYCHOLOGY 110—Courtship, Marriage, and Family
CLASS
1.
DATE
Aug 19
CHAPTER / TOPIC /
CLASS ACTIVITIES
Note deadlines for pre-class reading, cases, assessments, quizzes, Pocket-folio audits, paper.
1. Course Overview / Course Administration / CMF
(Handout #1)
• EXERCISE 1: CMF Theory & Course Organization
2.
Aug 21
1. Purpose—Meaning of Marriage & Family / Course Administration
• Journal 1: Outline, & Questions
3.
1. Purpose—Meaning of Marriage & Family
Aug 24
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
4.
Aug 26
5
Aug 28
6.
Aug 31
7.
Sept 2
8.
Sept 4
2. Theory—Studying Marriages & Families
• Journal 2: Outline, & Questions
Survey: Communication & Learning Styles Survey
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
3. Differences—Variations in American Families.
• Journal 3: Outline, & Questions
Survey: Marriage & Family Attitude Survey
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
3. Differences—Variations in American Families.
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
QUIZ I PREVIEW—Chapters 1—3
• Portfolio Audit—Portfolio Check  Demonstration & Paired Audit
(Handout #2: Folio Name Tags / Articles)
• Quiz Preview
Part A: True / False
Part B: Action Plan Results Update
Part C: Problem Solution Application #1 (WS C)
9.
Sept 7
  
Sept 9
QUIZ I CHAPTERS 1—3:
LABOR
DAY   
Portfolio Audit
Part A: Objective Quiz
Part B: Action Plan Results Update
Part C: CMF Problem Solving & Action Plan
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10.
Sept 11
COURSE GRADING—Personal Scorecard: Record Scores // Quiz Review
4. Gender Roles—Gender and Family
• Journal 4: Outline, & Questions
11.
Sept 14
12.
Sept 16
Survey: Family Gender Roles Survey
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
4. Gender and Family
13.
Sept 18
14.
Sept 21
15.
Sept 23
16.
Sept 25
17.
Sept 28
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
5. Companionship—Friendship, Love, and Intimacy
• Journal 5: Outline, & Questions
Scale: Sternberg’s Triangular Love Scale
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
5. Friendship, Love, and Intimacy
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
6. Sex—Understanding Sex and Sexuality
READ BOTH CHAPTER 6 AND APPENDIX: SEXUAL STRUCTURE & SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE
• Journal 6: Outline, & Questions
Survey: My Sexual Scripts Survey
Scale: Snell Sexuality Scale
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
6. Sex and Sexualities
18.
Sept 30
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
19.
Oct 2
20.
Oct 5
7. Relations—Communication, Power, and Conflict
• Journal 7: Outline, & Questions
Survey: Communications Skills—SELF-SCORE & OTHER SCORE’S ME
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
7. Communication, Power, and Conflict
• Communication Skills Techniques—Review & Demonstrate key concepts
21.
Oct 7
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
QUIZ II PREVIEW—Chapters 1—7
• Portfolio Audit—Portfolio Check  Demonstration & Paired Audit
• Quiz Preview
22.
Oct 9
23.
Oct 12
Part A: True / False
Part B: Action Plan Results Update
Part C: Problem Solution Application #2 (WS C)
QUIZ II: CHAPTERS 1—7:
Portfolio Audit
Part A: Objective Quiz
Part B: Action Plan Results Update
Part C: CMF Problem Solving & Action Plan (#2 WS C)
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COURSE GRADING—Personal Scorecard: Record Scores // Quiz Review
24.
Oct 14
 1st Preview of—YOUR CMF PRESENTATION TOPIC IDEA
Worksheet
(Brief description of TEAM PRESENTATIONS and discussion of topics you might want to consider.)
25.
Oct 16
26
Oct 19
8. Single—Singlehood, Pairing, and Cohabitation.
• Journal 8: Outline, & Questions
Survey: First Date Behavioral Scripts Survey
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
27.
Oct 21
28.
Oct 23
29.
Oct 26
8. Single—Singlehood, Pairing, and Cohabitation.
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
9. Marriage—Societal and Individual Perspective.
• Journal 9: Outline, & Questions
Survey: Bias Toward Marriage or Singlehood Survey
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
 2nd Preview of—YOUR CMF PRESENTATION TOPIC IDEA Worksheet
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Oct 28
(Review of TEAM PRESENTATIONS and feedback on topics that you have considered thus far in the course.)
9. Marriage—Societal and Individual Perspective.
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
31.
Oct 30
32.
Nov 2
10. Children—Choosing Whether and How.
READ BOTH CHAPTER 10 AND APPENDIX: PREGNANCY, CONCEPTION, AND FETAL DEVELOPMENT
• Journal 10: Outline, & Questions
10. Children—Choosing Whether and How.
33.
Nov 4
34
Nov 6
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
11. Parenthood—Roles and Relationships
• Journal 11: Outline, & Questions
Survey: Relationship Attachment Style Scale
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
35
Nov 9
11. Parenthood—Roles and Relationships.
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
Nov 11-15
36.
Nov 16
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  VETERANS DAY   
QUIZ III PREVIEW—Chapters 1—11
• Portfolio Audit—Portfolio Check  Demonstration & Paired Audit
 Turn In—YOUR CMF PRESENTATION TOPIC IDEA Worksheet
• Quiz Preview
Portfolio Audit
Part A: Objective Quiz
Part B: Action Plan Results Update
Part C: CMF Problem Solving & Action Plan (#3 WS C)
37.
Nov 18
QUIZ III: CHAPTERS 1—11:
Portfolio Audit
Part A: Objective Quiz
Part B: Action Plan Results Update
Part C: CMF Problem Solving & Action Plan (#3 WS C)
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38.
Nov 20
COURSE GRADING—Personal Scorecard: Record Scores // Quiz Review
 PRESENT—YOUR CMF PRESENTATION TOPIC IDEA TO YOUR TEAM
• Each Team Member presents completed WS D to their Team.
• TEAM—Selects the Team Topic (after listening to each presentation)
• TEAM—Planning (responsibilities, schedule, after-class meetings, etc.)
39.
Nov 23
40.
Nov 25
12. Finances—Marriage, Work, and Economics.
READ BOTH CHAPTER 12 AND APPENDIX: THE BUDGET PROCESS
• Journal 12: Outline, & Questions
Survey: Family Tasks Distribution Survey
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
 Worksheet A: Article Analysis & Action Ideas—Team Discussion & Action Ideas Summary
Nov 27
41.
Nov 30
  THANKSGIVING  
13. Abuse—Intimate Violence & Sexual Abuse
• Journal 13: Outline, & Questions
Survey: Domestic Abuse Survey
Worksheet B: Survey Analysis & Action Plan
42.
Dec 2
14. Separation—Separation and Divorce
• Journal 14: Outline, & Questions
43.
Dec 4
44.
Dec 7
15. Starting Over—New Beginnings
• Journal 15: Outline, & Questions
QUIZ IV PREVIEW— Chapters 1—15
• Portfolio Audit—Portfolio Check  Demonstration & Paired Audit
• Quiz Preview
Portfolio Audit
Part A: Objective Quiz
Part B: Action Plan Results Update
Part C: CMF Problem Solving & Action Plan (#4 WS C)
 TEAM MEETINGS—Planning (responsibilities, schedule, meetings, etc.)
(Each Team should complete Team Worksheet by the end of the class)
 Turn In—YOUR TEAM PRESENTATION TOPIC IDEA Worksheet
45.
Dec 9
QUIZ IV: CHAPTERS 1—15:
Portfolio Audit
Part A: Objective Quiz
Part B: Action Plan Results Update
Part C: CMF Problem Solving & Action Plan (#4 WS C)
46.
Dec 11
COURSE GRADING—Personal Scorecard: Record Scores // Quiz Review
 TEAM MEETINGS—Final Preparation & Practice For Presentation
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(Each Team Hands in a copy of their completed Team Worksheet D at the end of the class)
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47.
Dec 16
11:10-1:40
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TEAM PRESENTATIONS
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