Overview Objective Materials grading Exam ELI Policies and Procedures Contacting the Instructor Beginning the Course
SOC 215: Sociology of the Family - 3 Credits

Professor: Dean Haledjian

Overview

This course studies topics such as marriage and family in social and cultural contexts. The course addresses the single scene, dating and marriage styles, child-rearing, husband and wife interaction, single parent families
and sexual behavior.
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Objectives

 

If you successfully complete this course, you will be able to analyze:

  • Identify and differentiate structures and processes of family life.

  • Identify families in social context

  • Understand crisis, change and adaptations in family life.
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Materials

 

The required textbook and materials for this course are:

  • Benokraitis, Nijole V. (2008). Marriages & families: Changes, choices, and
    constraints, 6th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson-Prentice Hall.

  • Prince, Naima Cherie (2008). Student Study Guide, Marriages & families, 6th ed.
    Upper Saddle River: Pearson-Prentice Hall.

  • Course Guide for SOC 215 (includes assignments, information on exams and other course details)
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Grading
 

Your course grade will be determined according to the following points:
 

Assignment
Points
Introductory Letter
0 points
Written Assignments (5)
100 (20 points each)

Exams (4)
300 (75 points each)

67-75 points =A
60-66 points =B
50-59 points =C
40-49 points =D
Below 40 points =F
Total
400 points

Grading Scale
A
360-400 points
B
320-359 points
C
260-319 points
D
220-259 points
F
Fewer than 220 points


NOTE: For SOC 215, you must pass one (1) of four (4) exams in order to pass this course, regardless of how well you do on the other assignments.
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Exams

 

There are 4 proctored exams in this course. You are expected to take your proctored exams at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect Empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking proctored exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

 
This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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Contacting the Instructor

 

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

Email: dhaledjian@nvcc.edu
Telephone: (703) 323-3243

I do not have office hours, but you can contact me via e-mail at the address above. 

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Beginning the Course
 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard and email at http://nvcc.my.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.