MFT 8322 Theories of the Family
This survey course examines "what is theory in social science research" with a focus on the interdisciplinary study of families. This course will focus on understanding the assumptions underlying theories and how what is known by research is shaped. The purpose of this course is to sensitize the student to different issues when using theory. This is a meta-theory course about theories. This course will also focus on developing the student's skills to accurately read and summarize theoretical readings and identify theoretical frameworks for proposals and theses.