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A. Two exams are required: After you have taken an exam and it is graded, it will be on file in the center or campus library.

1.Mid-term exam given after Unit/Program 6

2.Final exam given after Unit 13

3.The majority of these exams will be primarily objective, there are also some short answer/essay questions on each exam. (100 points possible on each exam)

B. Required Papers. The papers are responses after viewing the programs. Write a summary of each program, including the main points and your reaction to the program. These papers will be due as follows: Unit 1-Unit 3, Unit 4-Unit 6, Unit 7-Unit 9, and Unit 10-Unit 13. Please submit papers in typewritten form, double-spaced, two pages in length for each program. (20 points possible on each Unit paper for a total of 260 points)

All assignments must be completed by May5, 2009.

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Essay Paper: Please choose 1 of the following topics to write a short (2-3 pages, double spaced, typed) essay paper. Point value of this assignment = 50 points. Essay paper is due by May 5, 2009.

1.Write an essay explaining the difference between family course development theory and family systems theory.
2.Write an essay exploring the ways in which the contemporary family is different from that of previous generations.
3.What arguments characterize the nature-nurture debate in terms of gender and behavior? Write an essay explaining the evidence presented on both sides, as well as some general conclusions of researchers.
4.Write an essay comparing the micro and macro reasons couples break up, along with examples of each.

ASSIGNMENTS: **Students are expected to adequately answer each of the following 18 assignments/questions and turn them in for grading. This will require students to think about the individual lessons. EACH QUESTION IS WORTH 10 POINTS. It will be an advantage to complete the questions for each unit BEFORE taking the exam.

March 6, 2009: Assignments 1-9 and Unit exams 1 & 2 due
May 5, 2009: Assignments 10-18 and Unit exams 3,4,& 5 due
Any work turned in past the due date will not be graded UNLESS you have made arrangements with your instructor.

Course Requirements: Complete the 18 video program assignments
Complete the 5 unit exams (2 done)
Complete an Essay Paper on topics from the list provided
All assignments and exams must be completed by May 5, 2009.