Online Orientation

Sociology 41: Sociology of Marriage

This is a study of human relationships in anticipation of, preparation for and participation in marriage and other intimate relationships. The biological, psychological and sociological factors which make for success or failure in marital relationships are considered, including mate selection, dating, courtship, human sexuality, marital adjustment and parenthood.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended

Course Details

Instructor: V. Varela

E-Mail: varela@taftcollege.edu

Units: 3

Class Meets: June 16 - August 7, 2008
Class opens for access on June 16 at 8 am.

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Rental Textbook: "Marriage and Families - Relationships in Social Context". 1st Edition. Karen Seccombe, Rebecca L. Warner. 2004 ISBN: 053455881X
Purchase: "The Shelter of Each Other". Mary Pipher. ISBN: 0345406036 List price $14.95 widely available as a used book at http://www.barnesandnoble.com and other online bookstores)

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 8 to 12 hours per week reading, writing, and taking quizzes and participating in class discussions.

Special Requirements: The entire course will be conducted on-line through the Etudes-NG program. Students are required to have Internet access, an active email account, the ability to use word processing, conduct Internet searches, attach files, send emails, and work independently.

Assignments & Tests: Students will complete four unit papers, weekly written assignments, discussion group participation, and 15 chapter quizzes.

Proctored Exams: No

Additional Comments: Because this is a distance learning course, attendance is not an issue; however, turning assignments in on time is. If you do not meet the first assignment deadline, I will assume you do not wish to stay in the class and drop you unless you contact me. After that, it is your responsibility to drop the course. Drops will not be backdated. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to drop the course.

New to ETUDES-NG: Be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES-NG. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES-NG.

ETUDES-NG Course: You will log into the Etudes-NG classroom with log-in information provided below:

New Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411

Previous Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES-NG login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used on your application.

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.