FACS 50 - Course Overview - The Family and Social Issues Web Based and Web Enhanced versions Catalog Description: "Family structure, systems and functioning in marriage and other partnerships, parenting, work issues, domestic violence, divorce, and remarriage. Focus on social issues including gender, race, ethnicity, and class. Historical and theoritical perspectives on families in America. Introduction to research in family sciences and public policy implications. Lecture, discussion. Note: Not open for credit to students who have taken SOC 005. 3 units" (pg. 361 in the California State University, Sacramento 2000-2002 Catalog) Personal Course Description: Interpersonal and family development issues will be discussed with emphasis on numerous family topics in a multidimensional context. Because this course approaches contemporary social issues from the perspective of family theory, research, and policy, it meets the requirements for General Education Area D2 category. Because this course takes a special look at the challenges to and strengths of ethnic minority families, it meets the requirements for the Race and Ethnicity in American Society General Education category. This course is designed to be worthwhile for both the student who is considering entering the Family Studies field and the student who must take this course to graduate and has only a passing interest in Family Studies. Why Take This Course Satisfies two GE requirements Introduces the student to Family Studies Focusses on families from a Social Issues perspective Professional communication skills building Multiethnic, Historical, Resiliency, Education oriented Professor Some benefits of online learning (this class is available at different times as both a web-enhanced and a web-based course): Flexible scheduling of course activities Virtual office hours for interaction with instructor Participation in an online learning community Interaction with classmates through electronic discussion lists Access to confidential grade status online If you are registered for the Web Based /Distance Ed section of this course click here for special instructions and to "sign up" for our one-day orientation on campus. Successful Student Characteristics Discipline to complete projects by deadlines; motivation to read, write, and particpate fully in class activities; and time to devote approximately 9 hours a week to a 3-credit course. Instructor My webpage and e-mail kawamotw@saclink.csus.edu   INSTRUCTOR / RESOURCES/ SYLLABUS /DEPARTMENT / COLLEGE / CSUS Page updated: January 11, 2001