Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

The unit will cover the following topics: modern family structure and kinship relations, family processes, changing gender roles within the family, and family disruption.

Objectives

On successful completion of the unit students will:

1. be able to use sociological terms to describe the structure of the family and distinguish family from other types of households;
2. be able to use the major sociological perspectives to identify and analyse significant changes to family processes and relationships associated with modernisation;
3. have developed a sociological explanation of kinship ties, marriage choices, and generational relationships;
4. demonstrate an understanding of sociological theories applied to the family.

Assessment

Seminar presentation and written paper (on campus students) or Research essay (off campus students) (2500 words) : 55%
Examination (2 hours) : 45%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Sociology

Prerequisites

SCY1801 or equivalent

Prohibitions

GSC2201, GSC3221, SCY3801