代做FAMILY (FMLY) 1000: Families in Contemporary Canadian Society Term 1, Fall 2024代做留学生Matlab编程

FAMILY (FMLY) 1000: Families in Contemporary Canadian Society

Course Outline - Term 1, Fall 2024

Course Details

Course Description (formerly Family 1020). This course introduces issues in contemporary families from an  interdisciplinary perspective. Changing and diverse family forms and experiences are reviewed. An overview of issues pertinent to family well-being, including but not limited to immigration, poverty, homelessness, racism, addiction, disability, divorce, and physical and mental illness is provided. Not to be held with FMLY 1020.

Course Goals: Throughout this course, our objective is to acquaint students with the realm of Family Social Sciences, with a specialized focus on the field of Family Population Health Studies. By the conclusion of the course, students will have achieved the following competencies:

1.   Analyze prevailing trends within families in modern Canadian society.

2.   Summarize pivotal research discoveries in the field.

3.   Appraise the various determinants shaping our interpersonal connections and comprehend their evolution throughout different life stages.

4.    Identify and assess factors impacting family well-being, including but not limited to immigration, poverty, homelessness, racism, addiction, disability, divorce, and physical and mental illnesses.

5. Develop an appreciation for health and well-being the priority for prevention of disease through decolonized approaches.

Course Learning Objectives

This course is designed to provide you with an understanding of pertinent challenges faced by families in contemporary Canadian society. By the conclusion of the course, you will have the capacity to:

1.   Formulate a comprehensive definition of family that embraces its diverse manifestations and structures.

2.   Discern the multitude of theoretical viewpoints applicable to the study of family social sciences.

3.   Recognize the spectrum of family configurations and the evolution of familial roles across time.

4.   Appraise the impact of factors such as generation, gender, and cultural influences on familial interactions.

5.   Cultivate skills in research, composition, and critical analysis, enhancing your aptitude for inquiry and thoughtful expression.

•    Albanese, P. (2023). Canadian Families Today: New Perspective (5th ed.). Oxford

University Press (Available through the University of Manitoba Bookstore, Fort Garry Campus).

•     Mehta, P. (2022). Decolonizing Yoga: From Critical to Cosmic Consciousness:

Feminist-Informed Yoga and a Jain Way of Life. Archway Publishing (e-book link available through UM bookstore website or

https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/836131-decolonizing- yoga-from-critical-to-cosmic-consciousness(if this link does not work, please try a

google search and it should come up or buy it through the e-book link on the UM website).

Earlier editions of the textbook are not recommended, Optional course materials will also be shared by the

instructor, over the course of the semester on UM learn. Also, from time-to-time I will share videos,

documentary films, as she believes these provide enjoyable opportunities for learning. If you ever want to share a film or video with me related to course content, I would be forever grateful and even share it with the class.

Family 1000 Course Percentage Breakdown

Grading scale (please pay attention to the grading scale)