FAML 300 Marriage -- Online

Credits: 3

Estimated Enrollment per Offering: 60 Students

Outcomes

The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the significance of healthy marriages to the well-being of children, adults, and society and to understand various factors that influence the marital relationship. The course uses systems theory and research to explore issues in marriage. An emphasis will be placed on helping students identify individual traits (beliefs, habits, values, mannerisms, expectations, patterns for relating to or interacting with others, etc.) and contextual factors that may affect their current or future relationships. Students will also learn effective skills/techniques that have the potential to enhance marital satisfaction. Lectures, class discussions, role-play, small group activites and writing assignments will be utilized as strategies to accomplish these objectives.

Description

Focuses on contemporary issues affecting marriage, along with skills and principles needed to build strong and successful marriages.

Content and Topics:

The importance of marriage in society
Demographic trends in marriage
Contemporary issues of marriage
Religious views on marriage
Dating and marriage preparation
Cohabitation
Basic principles of successful marriage
Research on communication skills in successful marriage
Sexual relations
Infidelity and affair prevention
Extended family
Commitment
Impact of power, gender and work on marriage
Transitions in marriage
Divorce
Finances
Marriage and the next generation

Books

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Course Tools

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