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SOC-2014: Sociology of Intimate Relationships

Description: An introduction to concepts, theories, methods, and major research findings in the sociology of intimate relationships. A description and analysis of research findings on the development, operation, and dissolution of intimate relationships, including how sociocultural and economic changes have shaped intimate relationships over time. Emphasis on the United States, including issues of diversity and inequalities in intimate relationships.

Pathways: 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 7 Identity & Equity in U.S., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 12

Average GPA: 3.45 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 51.16%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.49%

K J Kiecolt201914.0%41.9%23.3%9.3%4.7%7.0%2.561
Heidi M Williams202351.3%37.7%8.0%0.9%0.8%1.2%3.405
Kaitland M Byrd202093.2%4.5%2.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.931
Jennifer A Sayre202470.8%25.0%1.4%0.7%1.4%0.7%3.633
Anne M Patrick202177.8%12.6%5.6%1.4%2.8%0.0%3.571
Shalini Choudhury202473.5%5.8%8.8%0.0%8.8%2.9%3.421

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020Fall 2020Spring 2021Fall 2021Spring 2022Fall 2022Spring 2023Fall 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W