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Family Studies (AC)

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

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Family Studies 1020 - Introduction to Family Studies
A multi-disciplinary approach to the family as a biological, social, economic, legal and political unit, continually changing and adapting to a variety of pressures. This course provides students with a broad grounding in the family in the current Canadian context, and examines cultural and historical variation.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 2200E - Current Issues in Family Studies
This course focuses on current issues involving the family. Factors which currently impact on families, including their form, functions, stresses, and changes, will be examined in depth. Emphasis will be on families in Canada, with attention to Canadian diversity, as well as internationally comparative work.
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Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 1020 or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 2225 - Immigration and the Family Experience
This course examines family practices cross-culturally, especially how they are affected by immigration. Many issues facing immigrant families are covered including childrearing, parenting, gender relations, ethnic identity, and sociocultural adaptation to immigration and settlement. Immigration history, policies, and settlement programs related to families in Canada will be examined.
Antirequisite(s): The former Family Studies 2225E.
Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 1020 or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 2240A/B-2242A/B - Special Topics in Family Studies
Topic and course description will be available at time of registration.
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Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 1020 or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 3310A/B - Women, Education and Life Choices
This course examines the social forces that shape life choices for women in Canada. Particular attention is given to the influence of the increased opportunity for formal education and the emerging choices each generation of North American women encounter with regard to career, marriage, motherhood, and family life.
Antirequisite(s): Family Studies 402a/b if taken in 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005.
Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 2200E, 2225 or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 3320A/B - Family Practices in a Global World
This course examines the family practices found in the West today. Due to migration patterns, and new social dynamics in Western society, the family constellation is increasingly complex and reflective of cultural background and beliefs. Consideration will be given to these family practices, including how the media portrays them.
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Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 2200E or 2225 or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 3325A/B - Diversity and the Canadian Family
This course examines contemporary diversity as it impacts individuals and families. Its psychosocial approach enables students to think through their own perspectives on race, ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, and more. This course focuses upon understanding families' strengths and challenges in contemporary society, and efforts to support families and children.
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Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 2200E or 2225 or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 3350A/B-3352A/B - Special Topics in Family Studies
Topic and course description will be available at time of registration.
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Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 2200E or 2225 or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 4220A/B - Theoretical Perspectives in Family Studies Research
Students will be introduced to the major theoretical frameworks used by social scientists to explain variation in family life including life span, life course, developmental, social learning, social exchange, social conflict, symbolic interactionist, ecological, family systems and feminist theory perspectives.
Antirequisite(s): The former Family Studies 3220A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 1020 or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 4230A/B - Qualitative Research in Family Studies
An introduction to qualitative research and its application to the study of the family. Topics to be considered include participant observation, interview skills, life histories and methods of analysis.
Antirequisite(s): The former Family Studies 3230A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 1020 or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 4402A/B - Selected Topics in Family Studies
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Prerequisite(s): Enrolment restricted to third and fourth year Family Studies students at Brescia; others by permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 4403 - Practicum in Family Studies
Supervised field placement in family-focused community organizations. Enrolment limited to third and fourth year Brescia Family Studies students who meet volunteer/service background guidelines.
Antirequisite(s): The former Family Studies 4401A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 2200E or 2225 and permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 seminar/practicum hours, 1.0 course.
Note: Enrolment by permission of instructor only. Please contact the instructor to submit an application and a transcript. Enrolment is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
(Brescia)
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Family Studies 4450A/B-4452A/B - Special Topics in Family Studies
Topic and course description will be available at time of registration.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Family Studies 4220A/B and 4230A/B or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Academic Calendar 2010 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Family Studies (AC)
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