Marriage and the Family Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Deborah Harding (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
Dutton Hall 202-J
Office Hours
TO SET UP A MEETING: CONTACT ME BY PHONE: The VERY BEST WAY TO REACH ME IS AT MY CELL PHONE AT 
(806) 584-7569 between 9 AM and 9 PM, any day of the week.
PLEASE...NO TEXTING: Please note that I DO NOT TEXT MY STUDENTS and I DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES. If you can text me, then you can call me! AGAIN, my cell phone is 806 584-7569! If there is an occasion where I am traveling or cannot respond to you in a timely manner by phone, I will let you know that you can text me for that period of time. However, outside of that, PLEASE CALL! I enjoy talking to my students! If you text me, I will not respond to you! Sorry...I want to handle all student business over the phone or in an email!
If I'm not available when you call, I will call you back so please tell me your name, the best time to call you AND WHAT CLASS YOU ARE IN! That way, I can better answer your questions! Thanks! Also, we can set up a face to face conference if you want to!
EMAIL ME: You can also email me through the BLACKBOARD COURSE EMAIL feature! Again, if you email me outside the CLASSROOM ONLINE EMAIL SYSTEM, your email may not get to me. It may be treated as spam. SO, USE THE EMAIL FUNCTION IN THE ONLINE CLASS! It's in the MENU to the left of the screen and it says Send an EMAIL! Click on that and then select SEND AN EMAIL TO THE INSTRUCTORS in the CLASS!
OFFICE HOURS and APPOINTMENT TIMES:
FOR ONLINE CLASSES or ON-CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED CLASSES: THE BEST WAY TO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT is to CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE at 806 584-7569.
FOLKS: Please, I give you my cell phone number so you can call me between 9 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week! Feel free to CALL me OR EMAIL ME SO WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE AND WHEN we can either visit by phone or in person! Please do not abuse your privilege of having my cell number. Again, please call me or email me. ....please DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE ME! I want to communicate with you directly!
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Course
SOCI-2301-001 Marriage and the Family
Prerequisites
RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills
Course Description
Sociological and theoretical analysis of the structures and functions of the family, the varied cultural patterns of the American family and the relationships that exist among the individuals within the family, as well as the relationships that exist between the family and other institutions in society.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
THE TEXTBOOK FOR SOCIOLOGY 2301 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY WILL BE:
M & F 2nd edition (copyright 2014) by: David Knox,Ph.D. - East Carolina University, ISBN- 13: 978-1-133-94859-9. This book is a Paperback, and the publisher is CENGAGE.
You can buy this book used if you like OR you can buy the new text at our BOOKSTORE.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO SAVE YOU MONEY...You DO NOT NEED A WEBTUTOR ACCESS CODE, SO YOU CAN PURCHASE THE BOOK USED. I HAVE PLENTY OF STUDY RESOURCES, ONLINE VIDEOS, STUDY GUIDES AND PRACTICE QUIZZES, TO NAME A FEW THINGS, THAT WILL HELP YOU MASTER THIS MATERIAL. AS WELL, I HAVE MADE UP STUDY GUIDES FOR YOU FOR EACH EXAM, so YOU DON't NEED TO BUY ANY EXTRAS FOR THIS COURSE!
Supplies
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LEARNER OUTCOMES AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE GOALS:
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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Demonstrate understanding of the family and marriage as social institutions through theoretical perspectives.
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Examine the diversity and complexity of contemporary families.
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Explore changing cultural attitudes about marriage and alternatives to marriage.
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Critically evaluate such issues as sexuality, partner choice, resolving marital issues, having and raising children, and combining work with family.
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Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between theories and research methods used in the scientific study of marriage and family.
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Describe some of the historical changes and current trends regarding the structural nature of the American family including the role of gender in relationships.
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Identify causes and consequences of relevant problems within contemporary families
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and Responsibilities
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Expected Student Behavior
Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" within the courseroom. Inappropriate behaviors, such as swearing, discussion of inappropriate issues NOT related to the courseroom material, or any type of intolerance or rudeness to other learners will not be tolerated and may result in failing the class, or dismissal from Amarillo College. Treat others as you like to be treated and everything should be fine! If you have a concern that something you want to write would offend others in the courseroom, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the courseroom email. If you are aware of inappropriate treatment of any student (including yourself), please bring it to my attention by emailing me or calling me! We have zero tolerance for harrassment of any student here at Amarillo College
Grading Criteria
The following grading scale applies to this course:
89.45 to 100 = A 79.45 - 89.44 = B 69.45 - 79.44 = C 49.45 - 69.44 = D and below 49.44 = F
YOUR GRADE WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS AND PERCENTAGES:
TOTAL OF 575 points consiting of:
1 Syllabus Quiz: Read the syllabus and take the 10 points quiz by the end of the first week (REQUIRED). This is worth about 1.7% of your total grade
1 Introduction to the class worth 5 points by the end of the first week (REQUIRED). This is worth .06% of your total grade.
4 out of the 5 unit exams will be counted for a total of 400 points (100 points each, dropping the lowest or a missed exam) - 71% of grade (each exam is worth about 18% of your total grade)
4 out of 5 Discussions will be counted for a total of 60 points (15 points each, dropping the lowest or a missed discussion) - 11% of grade
Your Personal Reflection Diary Assignment worth a total of 100 points. = 18% of grade
There is also a chance for EXTRA CREDIT. You can earn 30 extra points on a low quiz score for turning in your diary 2 weeks early, and 5 extra points on a low quiz score for turning it in 1 week early. As well, you will have the chance to partaicipate in an EXTRA CREDIT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OPPORTUNITY worth up to 30 points. We always do something that helps the community of Amarillo College students (for example, we sell raffle tickets for the scholarship drive, gather food for the AC Pantry, or help get household supplies for our AC BADGER HEART STUDENTS...it just depends). Watch for the announcements about this event and See calendar for those dates.
MORE COURSE DETAILS: This course will include FIVE UNITS, each containing 3 of the 15 CHAPTERS from the text. You will have a total of 5 EXAMS THAT WILL COVER 3 CHAPTERS EACH. EACH EXAM WILL INCLUDE 45 QUESTIONS (15 FROM EACH CHAPTER). If this is a total online course, all units will be open from the beginning of the class so that you can work at your own speed and finish up as soon as you like. The ONLY component of this class that will need to be done in conjunction with other students is the discussion responses. Outside of that, you can work on your own timetable! If you are taking this as a hybrid course, you will have a date that the exam opens and a closing date and time. Note that you will have 1 week to take the exam.
ALL exams have randomized questions, so that each learner will be taking a somewhat different set of questions on their exam. Your exams will count as 70% of your final grade, and the FOUR highest EXAM SCORES out of FIVE will be counted (you will get to drop your lowest exam score OR, if you miss an exam, that will be your dropped score.) Each quiz is marked with the due date, and you can also find the due dates for all quizzes by clicking on the CALENDAR TAB. REMEMBER, you can work ahead in this course, as two units will be open at each time. EXAMS NOT TAKEN BY THE DUE DATES shown on the exams AND on the calendar WILL RECEIVE A 0. Because units will be open for at least a week's time, AND BECAUSE YOU CAN DROP YOUR LOWEST EXAM SCORE, NO make up exams will be given, (ONLY IN THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY CASE WILL A MAKE UP BE ALLOWED). If you miss an exam, then that's the exam you can drop.
FOR ONLINE ONLY CLASSES:
Exams = 0-100% x 4 exams (you have 5 exams but you can drop your lowest exam)= 400 points.
PERSONAL APPLICATION DIARY Project = graded 0 to 100% and counts as 100 points towards your grade
STUDENT DISCUSSIONS AND RESPONSES: = Students are expected to post a substantive discussion that adds value to the classroom interaction AND are expect to respond to a MINIMUM of ONE OTHER STUDENT, with a SUBSTANTIVE RESPONSE that adds value to the interaction! The instructor will be reading and responding to class discussions over the semester. Remember to check your spelling, grammar and puncutation, no texting language allowed, and answer ALL the parts of the question being asked, along with a substantive response to another student for top grade!
FINALLY, FOR HYBRID COURSES, YOU WILL ALSO BE GRADED ON IN CLASS ATTENDANCE. I WILL TAKE ROLL 10 times over the semester worth 5 points each. You are expected to be in class. This is worth 50 points towards your final grade. WE MAY BE WORKING ON LABS IN CLASS, OR WATCHING FILMS, OR DOING ROLE PLAYING, SO IT'S REALLY NOT GOOD TO MISS THE IN CLASS PORTION OF THIS COURSE. There is no attendance taken for the class when it's online.
Again, you will have the chance to earn up to 30 extra credit points in a SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY project in this class! It will be announced about mid semester!
Attendance
"Procrastination is opportunity's natural assassin." ~ Victor Kiam.
Due to the freedom that online and hybrid courses offer you, it may be tempting to wait until the last minute to work on your course. It is my experience that almost NONE of the learners who take this approach are able to finish the course. It is my suggestion, having taught hybrid and online courses for several years now, that you either work ahead or create a plan that allows you to be in the online portion of the course (if this is a hybrid, that's 50% of the time) working AT LEAST twice each week. What I've seen is that learners who have biweekly attendance (or more) in the online portion of this class complete the course in a timely manner and get the best scores on their exams. Obviously the choice is up to you.
In the summer, this course is taught as an online offering. During the longer semesters, it may be taught as a hybrid. If you are taking this course as a hybrid, you MUST be in attendance for each class meeting. This is really not negotiable! You will be graded on attendance and it's critical that you make every effort to be there for EACH and every one of the classes!
For online only classes, and for your convenience, all Units will be open from Day 1 so that you can work ahead. You can work as quickly as you want (outside of the responses required to other learners in the class during the unit discussions), and you can finish the course as quickly as you wish.
For both hybrid and online courses, your course project may be turned in early for extra points. For summer, you can turn it in 2 weeks early for 15 extra points on a low quiz score, 1 week early for 10 extra points. For Spring and Fall, you can turn it in 3 weeks early for 15 extra points on a low quiz score, 2 weeks early for 10 extra points on a low quiz score, and 1 week early for 5 extra points on a low exam score. Consider doing this, especially if you have a low exam score! Since you have to turn it in anyhow, why not get a bit of extra credit!
Thank you for adhering to our timeline AND FOR DEVELOPING POSITIVE ONLINE LEARNING HABITS! ~ Dr. Harding
Calendar
MARRIAGE & FAMILY Calendar: SUMMER 2014
FOR THE ONLINE COURSE: SUMMER TERM: All units are open from the beginning of the course, so you can work ahead, if you like.
Please refer to the EMAILS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, HOME PAGE LIST OF IMPORTANT DUE DATES to KEEP UP with all ANNOUNCEMENTS!
UNIT 1: WEEKS 1 & 2: MONDAY, JUNE 9TH TO SUNDAY JUNE 22ND AT 11:55 PM
- We will be covering Chapter 1, 2 and 3 over Marriage and Family: An Introduction; Gender and Communication.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- #1: You will be taking the SYLLABUS QUIZ REQUIRED for this course and worth 10 points. THIS IS DUE SUNDAY, JUNE 15th by 11:55 pm
- #2: GO TO THE INTRODUCE YOURSELF DISCUSSION AND DO THAT FOR 5 POINTS! This is due SUNDAY, JUNE 15th by 11:55 pm also!
- Begin Working on your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters. IT will be best if you answer the questions as you read the chapters.
- Watch the online films associated with the unit. FOR THIS UNIT YOU WILL BE WATCHING MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, about two families coming together! Your UNIT DISCUSSION will be related to this film! NOTE: THIS DISCUSSION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE! You can drop one discussion from Units 2, 3 4 or 5 discussions but NOT this first one!
- Complete the Unit 1 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 1 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ DO NOT USE TEXTING LANGUAGE AT ALL! For example, "I am your instructor"....note "I" is capitalized! YOUR BEST ENGLISH IS REQUIRED! Points will be deducted for texting and other grammatical issues! Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- TAKE UNIT 1 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and TWO ATTEMPTS on this FIRST EXAM ONLY. (Just in case you haven't had an online exam before, this gives you two tries. The GRADEBOOK is set up to take the highest score automatically).
THE DUE DATE FOR THE SYLLABUS QUIZ AND THE INTRODUCTION DISCUSSION IS SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH BY 11:55 PM
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 1 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd BY 11:55 PM
UNIT 2: WEEK 3: MONDAY, JUNE 23RD TO SUNDAY JUNE 29TH: NOTE: YOU ONLY HAVE ONE WEEK FOR THE REST OF THESE UNITS, EXCEPT UNIT 3, WHERE YOU WILL GET TWO EXTRA DAYS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY!!
- We will be covering Chapter 4, 5 and 6 over Singlehood, Hooking up and Cohabitating, Love and Selecting a Partner, and Sexuality in Relationships.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- Reading the chapters and completing the study guides and practice quizzes
- Working on your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters.
- Watching the online film(s) associated with the unit.
- Completing the Unit 2 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 2 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- TAKE UNIT 2 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and ONLY ONE ATTEMPT on this SECOND EXAM (along with the rest!). SORRY! Study hard!
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 2 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS SUNDAY, JUNE 29th BY 11:55 PM
UNIT 3: WEEK 4: MONDAY, JUNE 30TH TO TUESDAY, JULY 8TH BY 11: 55 PM, NOTE: YOU ONLY HAVE TWO EXTRA DAYS FOR THIS UNIT DUE TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND!
- We will be covering Chapter 7, 8 and 9 over Marriage Relationships, Same-Sex Couples and Families, , and Work, Marriage and Family.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- Reading the chapters and completing the study guides and practice quizzes
- Working on your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters.
- Watching the online film(s) associated with the unit.
- Completing the Unit 3 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 3 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- TAKE UNIT 3 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and ONLY ONE ATTEMPT on this exam! Do the Study guides! Study hard!
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 3 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS TUESDAY, JULY 8TH BY 11:55 PM
UNIT 4: WEEK 5: WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH TO TUESDAY, JULY 15TH AT 11:55 PM: NOTE: YOU ONLY HAVE ONE WEEK FOR THIS UNIT!
- We will be covering Chapter 10, 11 and 12 over Planning for Children, Parenting and Stress and Crisis in Relationships.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- Reading the chapters and completing the study guides and practice quizzes
- Working on your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters.
- Watching the online film(s) associated with the unit.
- Completing the Unit 4 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 4 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- TAKE UNIT 4 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and ONLY ONE ATTEMPT on this exam! Do the Study guides! Study hard!
NOTE: You can turn in your PERSONAL REFLECTION DIARY by SUNDAY, JULY 13th for 10 extra points on a low exam score.
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 4 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS TUESDAY, JULY 15th BY 11:55 PM
UNIT 5: WEEK 6-8: WEDNESDAY,, JULY 16TH TO THURSDAY, JULY 31ST BY 11:55 PM: NOTE: YOU ONLY HAVE TWO WEEKS FOR THIS UNIT TO FINISH YOUR PROJECT AND COMPLETE THE LAST EXAM!
- We will be covering Chapter 13, 14 and 15 over Abuse in Relationships, Divorce and Remarriage, and Relationships in the Later Years.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- Reading the chapters and completing the study guides and practice quizzes
- FINISH UP your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters.
NOTE: IF YOU WANT, YOU CAN TURN IN YOUR PERSONAL REFLECTION DIARY BY SUNDAY, JULY 20th by 11:55 pm for 5 extra points ON A LOW QUIZ SCORE!
- NOTE: Your personal reflection diary is DUE THIS SUNDAY, BY JULY 27TH AT 11:55 PM! NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED after this date! THIS IS THE LAST DAY AND TIME YOU MAY SUBMIT YOUR PAPER.
- YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR FINAL PAPER in the BLACKBOARD DROP BOX. You will UPLOAD IT from your COMPUTER or USB. NOTE, you should be able to see it in the TEXT BOX after you upload it. Once you upload it, you need to hit the SUBMIT BUTTON! Follow directions! IF YOU SUBMIT IT IN THE WRONG SOFTWARE, AND I CANNOT OPEN IT TO GRADE IT, YOU COULD GET A ZERO!
- Watching the online film(s) associated with the unit.
- Completing the Unit 5 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 5 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- TAKE UNIT 5 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and ONLY ONE ATTEMPT on this exam! Do the Study guides! Study hard!
YOUR FINAL PROJECT, THE PERSONAL REFLECTION DIARY, IS DUE ONLINE BY SUNDAY, JULY 27th BY 11:55 PM IN THE ONLINE DROP BOX.
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 5 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS THURSDAY, JULY 31st BY 11:55 PM
CLASS IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME AND YOUR FINAL GRADES WILL BE POSTED FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st BY NOON.
Additional Information
HOW TO VIEW YOUR GRADES, INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS AND GRADING RUBRICS FOR YOUR GRADED WORK!
In order to see your instructor's comments on your work (such as your discussions and your paper), GO TO "MY GRADES" tab in the menu to the left of your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM SCREEN. Find the item you want to look at in the LIST (they are not necessarily in order...sorry!). Click on that and you will see a place that says VIEW RUBRIC and COMMENTS. Click on comments to see anything your instructor has said, and click on RUBRIC to view the rubric grading system and how your instructor graded you. PLEASE...this instructor SPENDS A LOT OF TIME to give you CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK...USE IT and make corrections accordingly! If you keep making the same error time and again, YOUR GRADES WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWN! I expect you to USE THE FEEDBACK I GIVE YOU TO BECOME A BETTER STUDENT and to IMPROVE IN YOUR SCHOOL WORK!
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Due to the freedom that online and hybrid courses offer you, it may be tempting to wait until the last minute to work on your course. It is my experience that almost NONE of the learners who take this approach are able to finish the course. It is my suggestion, having taught hybrid and online courses for several years now, that you either work ahead or create a plan that allows you to be in the online portion of the course (if this is a hybrid, that's 50% of the time) working AT LEAST twice each week. What I've seen is that learners who have biweekly attendance (or more) in the online portion of this class complete the course in a timely manner and get the best scores on their exams. Obviously the choice is up to you.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY Calendar: SUMMER 2014
FOR THE ONLINE COURSE: SUMMER TERM: All units are open from the beginning of the course, so you can work ahead, if you like.
Please refer to the EMAILS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, HOME PAGE LIST OF IMPORTANT DUE DATES to KEEP UP with all ANNOUNCEMENTS!
UNIT 1: WEEKS 1 & 2: MONDAY, JUNE 9TH TO SUNDAY JUNE 22ND AT 11:55 PM
- We will be covering Chapter 1, 2 and 3 over Marriage and Family: An Introduction; Gender and Communication.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- #1: You will be taking the SYLLABUS QUIZ REQUIRED for this course and worth 10 points. THIS IS DUE SUNDAY, JUNE 15th by 11:55 pm
- #2: GO TO THE INTRODUCE YOURSELF DISCUSSION AND DO THAT FOR 5 POINTS! This is due SUNDAY, JUNE 15th by 11:55 pm also!
- Begin Working on your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters. IT will be best if you answer the questions as you read the chapters.
- Watch the online films associated with the unit. FOR THIS UNIT YOU WILL BE WATCHING MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, about two families coming together! Your UNIT DISCUSSION will be related to this film! NOTE: THIS DISCUSSION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE! You can drop one discussion from Units 2, 3 4 or 5 discussions but NOT this first one!
- Complete the Unit 1 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 1 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ DO NOT USE TEXTING LANGUAGE AT ALL! For example, "I am your instructor"....note "I" is capitalized! YOUR BEST ENGLISH IS REQUIRED! Points will be deducted for texting and other grammatical issues! Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- TAKE UNIT 1 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and TWO ATTEMPTS on this FIRST EXAM ONLY. (Just in case you haven't had an online exam before, this gives you two tries. The GRADEBOOK is set up to take the highest score automatically).
THE DUE DATE FOR THE SYLLABUS QUIZ AND THE INTRODUCTION DISCUSSION IS SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH BY 11:55 PM
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 1 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd BY 11:55 PM
UNIT 2: WEEK 3: MONDAY, JUNE 23RD TO SUNDAY JUNE 29TH: NOTE: YOU ONLY HAVE ONE WEEK FOR THE REST OF THESE UNITS, EXCEPT UNIT 3, WHERE YOU WILL GET TWO EXTRA DAYS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY!!
- We will be covering Chapter 4, 5 and 6 over Singlehood, Hooking up and Cohabitating, Love and Selecting a Partner, and Sexuality in Relationships.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- Reading the chapters and completing the study guides and practice quizzes
- Working on your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters.
- Watching the online film(s) associated with the unit.
- Completing the Unit 2 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 2 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- TAKE UNIT 2 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and ONLY ONE ATTEMPT on this SECOND EXAM (along with the rest!). SORRY! Study hard!
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 2 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS SUNDAY, JUNE 29th BY 11:55 PM
UNIT 3: WEEK 4: MONDAY, JUNE 30TH TO TUESDAY, JULY 8TH BY 11: 55 PM, NOTE: YOU ONLY HAVE TWO EXTRA DAYS FOR THIS UNIT DUE TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND!
- We will be covering Chapter 7, 8 and 9 over Marriage Relationships, Same-Sex Couples and Families, , and Work, Marriage and Family.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- Reading the chapters and completing the study guides and practice quizzes
- Working on your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters.
- Watching the online film(s) associated with the unit.
- Completing the Unit 3 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 3 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- TAKE UNIT 3 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and ONLY ONE ATTEMPT on this exam! Do the Study guides! Study hard!
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 3 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS TUESDAY, JULY 8TH BY 11:55 PM
UNIT 4: WEEK 5: WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH TO TUESDAY, JULY 15TH AT 11:55 PM: NOTE: YOU ONLY HAVE ONE WEEK FOR THIS UNIT!
- We will be covering Chapter 10, 11 and 12 over Planning for Children, Parenting and Stress and Crisis in Relationships.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- Reading the chapters and completing the study guides and practice quizzes
- Working on your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters.
- Watching the online film(s) associated with the unit.
- Completing the Unit 4 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 4 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- TAKE UNIT 4 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and ONLY ONE ATTEMPT on this exam! Do the Study guides! Study hard!
NOTE: You can turn in your PERSONAL REFLECTION DIARY by SUNDAY, JULY 13th for 10 extra points on a low exam score.
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 4 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS TUESDAY, JULY 15th BY 11:55 PM
UNIT 5: WEEK 6-8: WEDNESDAY,, JULY 16TH TO THURSDAY, JULY 31ST BY 11:55 PM: NOTE: YOU ONLY HAVE TWO WEEKS FOR THIS UNIT TO FINISH YOUR PROJECT AND COMPLETE THE LAST EXAM!
- We will be covering Chapter 13, 14 and 15 over Abuse in Relationships, Divorce and Remarriage, and Relationships in the Later Years.
- You will be doing the following assignments:
- Reading the chapters and completing the study guides and practice quizzes
- FINISH UP your personal reflection diary associated with these chapters.
NOTE: IF YOU WANT, YOU CAN TURN IN YOUR PERSONAL REFLECTION DIARY BY SUNDAY, JULY 20th by 11:55 pm for 5 extra points ON A LOW QUIZ SCORE!
- NOTE: Your personal reflection diary is DUE THIS SUNDAY, BY JULY 27TH AT 11:55 PM! NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED after this date! THIS IS THE LAST DAY AND TIME YOU MAY SUBMIT YOUR PAPER.
- YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR FINAL PAPER in the BLACKBOARD DROP BOX. You will UPLOAD IT from your COMPUTER or USB. NOTE, you should be able to see it in the TEXT BOX after you upload it. Once you upload it, you need to hit the SUBMIT BUTTON! Follow directions! IF YOU SUBMIT IT IN THE WRONG SOFTWARE, AND I CANNOT OPEN IT TO GRADE IT, YOU COULD GET A ZERO!
- Watching the online film(s) associated with the unit.
- Completing the Unit 5 discussion for this unit and RESPONDING to at least one other student's post.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- Complete the UNIT 5 Discussion question...be sure you REFRAIN from using TEXTING language, use your best English, make a contribution to the dialogue, MAKE SURE YOU COVER ALL THE QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE DISCUSSION area, RESPOND to at least one students post, and USE YOUR BEST SPELLING and GRAMMAR!~ Each discussion is worth 15 points.
- NOTE: In order to do well on the discussions,
- TAKE UNIT 5 EXAM.
- You have 45 questions (15 per chapter), 70 minutes and ONLY ONE ATTEMPT on this exam! Do the Study guides! Study hard!
YOUR FINAL PROJECT, THE PERSONAL REFLECTION DIARY, IS DUE ONLINE BY SUNDAY, JULY 27th BY 11:55 PM IN THE ONLINE DROP BOX.
THE DUE DATE FOR THE UNIT 5 EXAM AND DISCUSSION IS THURSDAY, JULY 31st BY 11:55 PM
CLASS IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME AND YOUR FINAL GRADES WILL BE POSTED FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st BY NOON.
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