Family and courtship are examined from a variety of perspectives: the origins and development of the family institutions, the family's present position in Canadian society, the social, political and economic factors affecting modern marriage and the manner in which these are leading to the emergence of new family forms (e.g. single-parent and blended families). Three hours a week. 13-01-2022-07-04-2022 Lecture Thursday 05:30PM - 08:30PM, SDU Main Bldg, Room 432