Department of Child and Family Development
CFD 335 - Interactions in Culturally Diverse Families
Spring 2016 / Section 20585
M 4-640 / M 120
Instructor:
Office Location:
Email:
Office Phone:
Office Hours:
Jacki Booth, Ph.D.
EBA 400B
jbooth@mail.sdsu.edu
619 594-3711
MW 2-4; by appointment
Course Description:
This course evaluates family interaction patterns throughout the life cycle in a
multicultural society. Emphasis will be placed on theories, research findings, and family
practices. The relationships between race/ethnicity and family roles, rites, and rituals
(i.e., motherhood, marriage, kinship, matriarchy & patriarchy) will be integrated with
cultural attachments, differences, and heritages. Major content areas of family life
education will provide the foundation for the course.
Prerequisites:
The completion of all lower division Child and Family Development courses with a grade of C or
better. Proof of completion is required for CFD Majors and Minors.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course the student will be able:
1.Identify and apply the concepts of family life education
2.Integrate theoretical approaches to understanding families across the life span
3.Demonstrate an understanding of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional
development across the lifespan
4.Compare and contrast cultural variations in intimate relationships, parenting, resource
management, and rituals and traditions
5.Identify the various cultural milestones in human development across the life span and
around the world
6.Describe the influential roles involved in gender socialization, socioeconomics, politics,
and history
7.Summarize the cultural variations in criteria for children, adolescents, and adults
Text and Resources
Ingoldsby, B. B., & Smith, S. D. (2006). Families in global and multicultural perspective (2nd ed).
Tousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
White, J. M., Klein, D. M., Martin, T. F. (2015). Family theories: An introduction (4th ed.). Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.).
Grading:
There are 300 points possible for this course. Course evaluation is based upon:
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3 Exams (50 points)
1 Family profile project (50 points)
1 Research paper (50 points)
10 Class activities (5 points)
150 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
Chapter Exams will consist of 50 multiple choice questions from the chapters, articles, and
PowerPoint lectures. The exams are electronic and will open at 4pm on the Monday they are
scheduled. You will have 70 minutes to complete each exam. Exams can only be accessed through
"Respondus Lockdown". The chapter exams are scheduled for 2/29; 4/4; and 5/2.
The Family Profile is an autobiography about your family. This project will include an historical
review of your ethnicity, family name, family migration, rituals, and a four generation family tree.
Each section will be created weekly, saved, and submitted as a complete project. Your Family profile
is due through Turnitin by midnight on Friday, 3/25.
The Research Paper is an integration of empirical studies done in the field of family science.
Students will be assigned an ethnic group (i.e. Chinese American families, Italian American families
etc.). They will choose a category of family life education (i.e., human growth, interpersonal
relationships, etc.), and a theory (i.e. conflict theory, family systems theory, etc) that best explains that
aspect of family life. Students will then research one specific topic within these areas. The Research
Paper is due by midnight Friday, 4/15.
Expectations:
 Students will familiarize themselves with Blackboard, Turnitin, and Respondus Lockdown
• Class participation is required for successful completion of the course
• Students will monitor their Grade Book for point assignment and contact the professor with
questions prior to the next scheduled assignment
• Plagiarism will result in an F in the course and/or further disciplinary action. Please familiarize
yourself with the university’s policy on academic (dis)honesty. This can be found on the SDSU
webpage for Student Rights and Responsibilities (www.sa.sdsu.edu/srr/index.html)
• All assignments must be turned in by 8pm on the day they are scheduled. Make-up exams and late
assignments will NOT be accepted, except in the event of extraordinary circumstances
(written documentation must be provided)
***Students are responsible for their own computing needs.
Instructional Technology problems that a student experiences does not constitute an
acceptable excuse for non-completion of work. Students will contact the Student
Computer Help Center for assistance. Student Computer Help (http://wwwrohan.sdsu.edu/~students/stylesheet.cgi?main.html)
Grading Scales:
Points
278-300
269-277
260-268
248-259
239-247
230-238
218-229
209-217
200-208
188-199
179-187
below 179
Percentage
93%-100%
90%-92%
87%-89%
83%-86%
80%-82%
77%-79%
73%-76%
70%-72%
67%-69%
63%-66%
60%-62%
below 60%
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Alignment of Student Learning Objectives with State and National Standards:
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), and the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) have implemented professional
preparation core standards for Professional Teaching Standards for PreK-3
teachers. This course utilizes these standards in identifying course
goals/objectives, course instructional activities, assigning course
requirements, and creating assignments. The following table identifies how
these standards are aligned with Student Learning Objectives for the course,
as well as with each course assessment. Visit the following Web sites for
detailed listings of standards:
NAEYC Advanced Program Standards:
http://www.naeyc.org/faculty/college.asp
NCFR Content Areas:
www.ncfr.org/pdf/cfle_cert/FLE_Substance_Areas.pdf
NCATE Unit Standards:
http://www.ncate.org/public/standards.asp
Student Learning
Objectives
To integrate and organize
current research on
conflict and conflict
resolution across the
lifespan
To demonstrate an
awareness of the
cognitive, social, and
emotional factors that
influence aggression
To identify individual
crisis from a
developmental,
sociological, and cultural
perspective
To analyze and integrate
theories on
communication, conflict,
and conflict resolution
To demonstrate
proficiency in research,
writing, and digital
technology
Assessment
Standards
Research paper
NAEYC
Blackboard activities
NCFR
Exams
Family profile
NCATE
NAEYC
Research paper
NCFR
Blackboard activities
Family profile
NCATE
NAEYC
Research paper
NCFR
Blackboard activities
Family profile
NCATE
NAEYC
Research paper
NCFR
Blackboard activities
Family Profile
NCATE
NAEYC
Research paper
NCFR
Blackboard activities
NCATE
Technological Support
Blackboard Help:
Student Help Desk Phone: (619) 594-3189
Student Help Desk Email: scc@rohan.sdsu.edu
This site will help you use your Blackboard course sites and help answer some of your
questions. Answers to common questions, such as how to access Blackboard and your
courses, can be found by visiting our support pages: Logging In to Blackboard and
Frequently Asked Questions.
Respondus Lockdown:
Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser for taking tests in Blackboard. It
prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other
applications during a test. You will not be able to take the exams with a standard web
browser. Respondus LockDown Browser should only be used for taking Blackboard
tests. It should not be used in other areas of Blackboard.
TaskStream:
CFD majors enrolled in this course will need to have a TaskStream electronic
portfolio subscription, and be enrolled in the appropriate TaskStream “Program”
which contains your program portfolio. More information about purchasing a
TaskStream subscription and enrolling into a TaskStream Program is available in
the “CFD Portfolio” section of the Child and Family Development website:
http://coe.sdsu.edu/cfd/portfolio/index.php
Student Disability Services:
If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this
class, it is your responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473.
To avoid any delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact Student
Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not
retroactive, and that I cannot provide accommodations based upon disability until I have
received an accommodation letter (hard copy for my file) from Student Disability
Services.
Grademark:
To view a marked paper, the student user will need to click on the blue "View" button
next to the assignment. The student GradeMark paper view will open in a separate
window in which the student may view or print the grade and comment information. Not
all browsers will be able to display the complete features of the GradeMark product. If a
browser that is not fully supported is being used, a notification will inform the user.
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Academic Honor
The University adheres to a strict policy regarding cheating and plagiarism
(http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/srr/conduct1.html).
Cheating
Instances of cheating may result in failure of the course and referral for disciplinary
procedures that may result in dismissal from the university.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of others’ words and/or ideas without clearly acknowledging
their source. As students, you are learning about other people’s ideas in your course
texts, your instructors’ lectures, in-class discussions, and when doing your own
work. When you incorporate those words and ideas into your own work, it is of the
utmost importance that you give credit where it is due. Plagiarism, intentional or
unintentional, is considered academic dishonesty.
Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to:
 Using sources verbatim or paraphrasing without giving proper attribution
(this can include phrases, sentences, paragraphs and/or pages of work).
 Copying and pasting work from an online or offline source directly and
calling it your own.
 Using information you find from an online or offline source without giving
the author credit.
 Replacing words or phrases from another source and inserting your own
words or phrases.
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Submitting a piece of work you did for one class to another class, unless you
have explicit permission from the instructor.
Submitting a piece of work you did earlier in a class for a later assignment.
Submitting a piece of work that is highly similar or identical to another
student’s work.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class and will result in an automatic zero on
the assignment in question. Additional courses of action may include:
 Receiving a zero on related assignments
 Receiving an F in the class
 Being reported to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities
 Disciplinary review by Student Affairs
To avoid plagiarism, you must give the original author credit whenever you use
another person’s ideas, opinions, drawings, or theories as well as any facts or any
other pieces of information that are not common knowledge. Here are some specific
tips:
 Reference in quotations another person’s actual spoken or written words,
even if just a few key words (along with the reference)
 Reference a close paraphrasing of another person’s spoken or written words
 Accurately cite all sources.
Become familiar with the policy (http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/srr/conduct1.html). If
you have questions on what is plagiarism, please consult the policy:
(http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/srr/conduct1.html) and this helpful guide from the
Library:
(http://infodome.sdsu.edu/infolit/exploratorium/Standard_5/plagiarism.pdf)
The work you submit must be written by you alone. Any copying (electronic or otherwise) of another
person's solutions, in whole or in part, is a violation of the Honor Code. If you have any questions as to
whether some action would be acceptable under the Academic Honor Code, please speak to me.