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COURSE READINGS AND CALENDARDate Lecture/Reading Topics Reading AssignmentsFCS 3430 Meets: Tues/Thurs 10:45-12:05Dr. Sonia Salari Office AEB 252 Hours: Tues & Thurs 10 [email protected] Phone: 581-5725Spring 2008 Department Family & Consumer StudiesFCS 3430 U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL FAMILY POLICYObjectives of the Course:1. To introduce theoretical and empirical literature on families and family policy in UT, US and abroad.2. To explore the role of public opinion, political culture, elite power and social stratification on formation and maintenance of global family policies.3. To examine federal, state, local interstate and international responses to family issues by governing bodies—compare outcomes & consequences.4. To learn real life examples of family policy formation, implementation service and programs—as well as intended and unintended consequences of policy design.5. To discuss policy options, evaluations and potential for reform and/or discontinuation.6. Familiarize students with Utah State Legislative process & outcomes—including option of Service Learning (SL) experience working with non-profits that lobby Utah State Legislature.The course has an optional SL credit and SL students have a different syllabus, but the same lectures and readings.Required Text:Course packet available in class at the beginning of the semester—Empire Publishers. Non- SLStudent Evaluation:Exam 1 15%Exam 2 20%Community Project 5%Presentation/term paper 25%Exam 3 25%Class Participation 10%Exams: Format includes multiple choice, true/false, definitions and one essay. Review sheets are distributed to the class a week prior to the exams. Students who are sick and must miss an exam must notify Prof. Salari immediately and have a valid excuse. Make up tests are done at the testing center. Student Disablities: Studentswho have a learning or physical disability and need disability accommodations are encouraged to approach Dr. Salari and the Center for Disability Services 162 Union 581-5020. Grade Scale: A (94%-100%), A-(90-93.9), B+(87-89.9), B(84-86.9),B-(80-83.9), C+(77-79.9)….Class Participation Attendance is strongly encouraged and will be recorded randomly. Excused absences may be granted for legitimate reasons—contact Dr. Salari. Lecture material differs from that of the readings, so a studentmust obtain notes from a classmate. Dr. Salari will answer questions from the review sheet during review sessions, office hours or by appointment. Students are encouraged to be active in discussions and exercises. The course topics are political, so it is necessary to create and maintain a comfortable environment for learning. Classdiscussion will provide a chance to learn and absorb the material in a more informal way, and all persons in the classroom should show respect to others. Accommodations: Due to the sensitive nature of the course, students should review the topics covered on this syllabus to determine if they wish to commit to the course. There are sometimes political viewpoints and graphic scenes and some topics are sensitive. Those who have an objection to a particular course subtopic or media presentation may excuse themselves from the class activities, and may arrange for approval from Dr. Salari for analternative educational experience. REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-SERVICE LEARNING STUDENTS1) Community Observation Project--Students may attend formal lectures or conferences on family policy, attend a school board meeting, sit in on state legislative sessions, interview a lawmaker or community leader, interview and observe a community agency that is funded by public or private sources, etc. Use your knowledge of the local area to observe something of interest to you. The written assignment (2 pages) should be a summary of your observation and how it relates to family policy. Due date March __.2) Presentations/Term Papers:--Each non-service learning student must either sign up to present a group research presentation to the class (approximately 10 min. per person max) OR an 8 page research term paper. The topics of these projects should be related to family policy (i.e. a social problem and policies that address it--or discussion of the need for policies). Policy in other countries could be chosen, or a focus on U.S. Policy with a section that points to international comparison(s). This research assignment draws from class and mostly outside readings (minimum 5 peer reviewed book/journal outside sources suggested). Topics must be submitted by Feb __. Examples of possible topics include US with international comparisons or another country’s policy:Pension policies Domestic Violence Policy (VAWA) Welfare Poverty Living WageLong Term CareSubstance Abuse Policy Reproduction Abortion Immigration Int’l Adoption Human Trafficking Policy Sex Tourism Health Ins. EuthanasiaReprod. Technology Divorce Policy Anti-natalist Pro-natalist AdoptionChild Protection Foster Parenting Child Support Preschool EducationHIV/AIDS Policy Segregation/Housing Homelessness Mental Illness InstitutionsMarriage Policy Caste Systems Disabilities Health Care Gay MarrFamily Benefit Systems Divorce Bans Polygamy Cohabitation Step FamilyOrphanages Military Service Infant Mortality Public Housing Juvenile JustTeen Parents Remarried Families Inheritance Tax Credits DaycareFam Friendly Workplc Child Labor Prenatal Care Dowry EvaluationPresentations: A typed reference list of sources must be submitted. Each student will be graded separately--unless a group grade has been specifically pre-arranged. Presentations will be assigned on the date of the topic--please see Prof. I encourage all presenters to review their materials with me prior to presentation, to obtain helpful presentation suggestions. Term Papers: Will be due on April __. Follow APA style on the citation instructions handout attached to syllabus. Grades are heavily weighted on the proper citation of sources in the text and reference list of the paper. Paper length 8-10 pages.Research Tips: Students are encouraged to use research assistance by University of Utah Library Representative, Linda Keiter available Thursdays from 10-noon in room AEB 233. She has also set up a website with helpful resources: http://www.lib.utah.edu/ResGuides/fcs.htmFollow APA citation instructions on last pg of syllabus for term papers.COURSE READINGS AND CALENDARDate Lecture/Reading Topics


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