Master Course Outline Sociology of Intimate and Family Relations Course Number: SOC 208 Credits: 5 Hours per Quarter: 50 Lecture Hours:50 Description Provides a sociological understanding of the processes involved in family relations, household life and structures, and family problems. Emphasizes historical formations, social influences, and the diversity of families in the United States. Explores myths about family forms and features; the role of gender; divisions of labor within household; historical shifts; family privacy and government interventions; stereotypes; and the effect of social, economic, and political forces on the family. Also addresses the broader issues in the sociology of intimate relations beyond conventional marriages and families. Course taken prior to fall 2010 also accepted for diversity requirement. [SS][^D] Intended Skills and Attitude Outcomes A. At the sucessful completion of this course, students will understand the processes involved in courtship, dating, cohabitation, marriage, and divorce. B. Use historical foundations and competing sociological perspectives to examine these complex relationships. Syllabi Listing Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   SOC 208 Winter 2013 5797 Curtis Phillips View Syllabus SOC 208 Winter 2012 5797 Curtis Phillips View Syllabus SOC 208 Spring 2011 9678 Dan Ferguson View Syllabus SOC 208 Spring 2011 6875 DEVON GUSTAFSON View Syllabus SOC 208 Winter 2011 5797 Curtis Phillips View Syllabus SOC 208 Fall 2010 8018 Curtis Phillips View Syllabus SOC 208 Spring 2010 9614 Dan Ferguson View Syllabus SOC 208 Winter 2010 5797 Curtis Phillips View Syllabus SOC 208 Fall 2009 8011 Curtis Phillips View Syllabus SOC 208 Spring 2009 6875 DEVON GUSTAFSON View Syllabus SOC 208 Winter 2009 5797 Curtis Phillips View Syllabus SOC 208 Winter 2007 1216 Susan Palmer View Syllabus SOC 208 Winter 2005 2190 Jason Lambert View Syllabus SOC 208 Winter 2004 2190 Susan Palmer View Syllabus Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini   X         X       *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)