An introduction to the study of families from a family ecosystem perspective. This explores personal and familiar relationships, individual and collective relationships with the environment, decisions about developing and allocating resources, and the local, national and global impact of these decisions.
An introduction to the study of individual and family consumer decision making. Involves a study of: advertising and other factors which influence consumer decision making; consumer rights and responsibilities; the reciprocal influence between the consumer and the marketplace; and the impact of consumerism locally, nationally, and globally.
An introduction to family housing environments. Involves a study of: housing alternatives for Canadians: housing needs regarding basic shelter; safety; finances; handicaps; special needs; housing policies; aesthetics; culture; personal expression; and the relationship among housing, family, and the environment.
An introduction to the consumption of clothing and textiles. Involves a study of common textiles and finishes used in apparel and the home, fibers, yarns, and fabric construction, performance and care, factors affecting selection including economic, socio-psychological, cultural, aesthetic, wardrobe planning, apparel construction and fit, special needs and marketplace options.
A study of the economic resources of individuals and families. Income, wealth, employee benefits, credit, mortgages, pensions and wills are examined along with issues related to financial security, income assistance and budgeting. Spending decisions of a family at the various stages of the family will also be examined.
A sociotechnology model is used to examine household use and impact of technology from past to present, the relationship among family, technology and society, current issues/concerns regarding technology and the family; and strategies to enable individuals and families make more informed decisions regarding household technologies.
A study of families including family myths/biases/stereotypes, family formation, communication, changing roles, life stages/transition periods, resource management, medical/health issues, abuse, impact of home and marketplace work, reciprocal influence between social institutions and families, family policy needs, current issues and trends, and community resources and support networks.
HED 431.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Management of Family Time and Food Resources 2(3L-3P) Prerequisite(s): HED 111, 222, 223, and 232 or permission of the department head for any deficiencies in the 200-level courses.
An exploration of the decisions that individuals and families make about developing and allocating time and food resources. Involves an understanding of concepts such as goals, resources, planning, decision-making, implementing; changing family resource management concerns over the life cycle; and specific management concerns for different family structures.