Family Studies 12

Version 01

4 Credits

It is recommended that students complete: • Family Studies 11

Family Studies provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will assist them in making informed decisions related to parenting, adolescence, adulthood, family and interpersonal relationships, and housing and living environment.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module Tests = 60% of course mark / Written Assignments (Send-in) = 40% of course mark

This course consists of two modules with a test for each module.

Families in Society

The aim of Families in Society is to provide a broad overview of family issues. Students examine how changes in society impact the definition of family and the functions of the family, as well as explore family trends in Canada and family customs and traditions in different cultures.

• Introductory Assignment (submitted with application)
  Section 1: Families in a Changing World
  Section 2: Living in a Family
  Section 3: Facing Family Challenges
  Families in Society Project
  Families in Society Test
  
  The resources for this module are:
  Families in Society Source File $20.00
  Families in Society DVD set of 2 30.00
  
  

Interpersonal and Family Relationships

In this module students will examine the variety of ways people communicate and describe components of healthy and unhealthy relationships. They will conclude this course by researching careers associated with interpersonal and family relationships.

• Section 1: Effective Communication
  Section 2: Relationships
  Section 3: Wellness and Safety in Interpersonal Relationships
  Interpersonal and Family Relationships Project: Careers, Family, and Relationships
  Interpersonal and Family Relationships Test
  
  The resources for this module are:
  Interpersonal and Family Relationships DVD set of 2 $30.00