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THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HDFS 1060: Intimate Relationships ____________________________________________________ FALL 2021 TERM: August 30 – December 10, 2021 LOCATION: SCHN 151 MEETING TIMES: MWF 10:10am – 11:00am

Instructor: E-mail:

Dr. Ryan Watson [email protected]

Office Hrs: Weds 11:30am-12:30pm Office: Family Studies Building 335

IMPORTANT: For all questions about exams, makeups, assignments, grading, sick notes, other course-related inquiries, please contact the TAs or practicum student. Practicum Students: Antonia Caba, [email protected] Alyssa Clark, [email protected] Teaching Assistants: Huda Akef, [email protected] Stephanie Shen, [email protected] Sarah Warykas, [email protected] *This syllabus is subject to change throughout the semester, and if it does, notice will be given*

I. Course Aims and Outcomes: This course is designed to provide an introduction to contemporary understandings of issues in close and intimate relationships. The course is organized around major topics in the field of human development and relationships. We will focus on contemporary research and debates in relationships, and strive for applied learning, critical reflection and synthesis, and discussion. The course is not “taken” or given” but will be an experience that we create together. The primary course reading and discussion materials will be through a textbook. Through these readings, we will explore contemporary research questions. Objectives of this course include, but are not limited to: • Naming, defining, and recognizing the key components of healthy romantic relationships, including but not limited to attraction, communication, love, interdependency, and conflict • Applying relevant theories for the study of intimate relationships by recognizing and explaining which developmental theories inform each component to healthy relationships; • Discovering and interpreting which research methods are best suited for the study of close relationships, and; • Evaluating how public policy (and policy debates) relate to intimate relationships.

II. My Assumptions I am committed to fostering an atmosphere in which we can engage in discussion while remaining professional, courteous, and respectful. I expect tactful exchanges in class; this means you should think about responses or comments carefully and nondefensively, and take a minute to examine your intentions and potential biases before engaging. If at any point you feel that the atmosphere of civility and respect is threatened, please let me know immediately. III. Course Requirements: This course has 4 basic requirements: a) come to class and participate in weekly group assignments, b) complete required readings, c) complete in-person exams, d) complete Connect assignments. 1. Class attendance and participation policy: Information presented in every lecture— most of which is not in the textbook—will be tested in the exams. Additionally, in-class group assignments are required (see next point). 2. In class assignments: Throughout the term, students will need to get into small groups and discuss activities in class. Participation in this group work is graded via the one page recorded writing assignment completed by every student. Each student will need to turn in an assignment indicating the other 2 students who they worked with, and explain their discussions through the responses to questions posed in class. In addition, completeness and rigor (i.e., how deep the student responded to the question, the level of engagement with the questions) will be part of the graded activities. There will be 12 group activity opportunities. Two of the lowest scores on a student’s group activities will be dropped, thus 10 activities are graded. For this reason, students need not e-mail the Professor if a group work will be missed for sickness, etc. Each activity will be worth 10 points. You cannot get extra points for doing all 12, but I encourage you to come to all courses with group work to best synthesize the material. 3. Course readings and Connect Assignments: a) Rowland Miller. Close Relationships, 9th edition (Connect edition) b) Additional readings posted on HuskyCT, labeled “READING”. *Students will be responsible for all readings for exams For this course you will be required to purchase McGraw-Hill Education Connect® access for Miller, Intimate Relationships 9e. You are not required to have a print text and please be aware if you purchase a used textbook, you will still need to purchase Connect access. You can purchase the access code in the bookstore. You can also purchase the correct version of Connect directly from McGraw-Hill as part of the login process. Note that for your grades to register correctly, you must ALWAYS LOG IN THROUGH HUSKYCT/BLACKBOARD. Important: You must register in Connect even if you haven’t purchased your code yet. Connect offers COURTESY ACCESS, which is free access for two weeks from the start of class. When you follow the registration steps outlined in the PowerPoint you will be given the option of selecting COURTESY ACCESS. Please do this if you haven’t

purchased your access code yet, as this will ensure that you don’t fall behind in class assignments. (You can read the ebook and complete assignments with Courtesy Access). If you run into any problems using Connect, you must call McGraw-Hill’s Customer Experience Group/CXG (aka Tech Support). They will give you a ticket number for the problem you reported. If you are not able to complete an assignment by its due date, or if you feel that you were given an incorrect score, I will be requesting the MH ticket number so that I can follow up with the publisher. Here is the contact information for McGraw-Hill CXG: Visit: www.mhhe.com/support Call: (800) 331-5094 Completing the assignments through Connect for reading comprehension will be part of your grade (50 points). Please follow the directions provided (see above). Each Learn Smart activity is worth 5 points (10 @ 5 pts/each = 50 points). There are 13 opportunities (chapters 2 thru 14) to earn Learn Smart points. Thus, I will drop 3 of your lowest scores. For this reason, there are no extensions, and you need not contact the Professor if you forget to complete an assignment or are too sick to complete one, etc. You get two freebees. You cannot get extra points for doing all 13, but I encourage you to do them all to be prepared for exams. Generally, Connect assignments are due on the Wednesday by 11:59pm of each week we have class. Check the syllabus and Connect to be sure you finish the assignments before the due dates. 4. Exams: The two midterms (100 points each) will be administered during normal class sessions. The final exam (100 points) will be administered in a location and at a time set by the University (which is not released until mid-semester). Exams will contain material from lectures and required readings; the format of questions will be multiple choice. The final exam will be cumulative, but the majority of the exam will test concepts from the second half of the course. In general, students must take the midterm and final exam on scheduled dates in class. Make-up exams will be given only exceptional circumstances (i.e., a medical emergency). If the student is going to miss an exam due to a medical emergency, the student must contact the Professor within 12 hours before the exam is to take place and provide documentation by the time the make-up exam takes place. Missing exams due to early flights home at term end or other scheduling conflicts are not allowed reasons for alternative exam dates. IV. Course Grading Procedures: Grades for this course will be based on: (a) Exam 1: 100 points (22%) (b) Exam 2: 100 points (22%) (c) Final Exam: 100 points (22%) (d) Class assignments (result of group discussions): 100 points (22%) (e) Connect eBook Assignments: 50 points (11%) Total: 450 points

Final grades will be assigned accordingly: A = 93-100% A- = 90-92% B+ = 88-89%

B = 83-87% B- = 80-82% C+ = 78-79%

C = 73-77% C- = 70-72% D+ = 68-69%

D = 63-67% D- = 60-62% F = 59% or below

I will do my best to work with students who need to take exams at alternative times when deemed necessary by the University. For example, these cases include, but are not limited to, students who will miss an exam due to participating in University sporting events, band, etc. If this applies to you, please alert me at the beginning of the semester, and provide documentation (such as a travel letter from a coach) before the exam takes place. Accommodations cannot be made if students request a makeup exam after the fact. V. Academic Integrity The University of Connecticut is an institution that is dedicated to learning. Through the UConn Creed, students are encouraged to practice both personal and academic integrity. Integrity, honesty, and fairness are the foundation of the educational process. Academic misconduct violates these principles, and demeans not only the student committing the act of misconduct, but the entire University community. VI. Other Course Policies We will have a number of guest speakers throughout the duration of this course. Please be respectful and ask tactful questions of the speakers; we are privileged to have experts in various fields of science join us to share their experiences and knowledge. The University of Connecticut has policies that require faculty members to report any conversation or exchanges (including e-mails or phone calls) that raise concern about a student’s safety or those of others, regardless of whether students themselves may be fully aware of the situation, policy, or want to report to the University. There are two policies that students should be particularly aware of: Discrimination, Harassment and Inappropriate Romantic Relationships Policy The University is committed to maintaining an environment free of discrimination or discriminatory harassment directed toward any person or group within its community – students, employees, or visitors. Academic and professional excellence can flourish only when each member of our community is assured an atmosphere of mutual respect. All members of the University community are responsible for the maintenance of an academic and work environment in which people are free to learn and work without fear of discrimination or discriminatory harassment. In addition, inappropriate Romantic relationships can undermine the University’s mission when those in positions of authority abuse or appear to abuse their authority. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits discrimination and discriminatory harassment, as well as inappropriate Romantic relationships, and such behavior will be met with appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University. More information is available at http://policy.uconn.edu/?p=2884. Sexual Assault Reporting Policy To protect the campus community, all non-confidential University employees (including faculty) are required to report assaults they witness or are told about to the Office of

Diversity & Equity under the Sexual Assault Response Policy. The University takes all reports with the utmost seriousness. Please be aware that while the information you provide will remain private, it will not be confidential and will be shared with University officials who can help. More information is available at http://sexualviolence.uconn.edu/. There are also rules for the course that have been set up to enhance the learning environment and reduce the possibility of improper conduct. Students with Disabilities I will do everything in my power to accommodate students with disabilities. Please email me before the beginning of the term if you require any special accommodations. The Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at UConn provides accommodations and services for qualified students with disabilities. If you have a documented disability for which you wish to request academic accommodations and have not contacted the CSD, please do so as soon as possible. The CSD is located in Wilbur Cross, Room 204 and can be reached at (860) 486-2020 or at [email protected]. Detailed information regarding the accommodations process is also available on their website at www.csd.uconn.edu The University of Connecticut is committed to achieving equal educational and employment opportunity and full participation for persons with disabilities. It is the University’s policy that no qualified person be excluded from consideration for employment, participation in any University program or activity, be denied the benefits of any University program or activity, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination with regard to any University program or activity. This policy derives from the University’s commitment to nondiscrimination for all persons in employment, academic programs, and access to facilities, programs, activities, and services. More information here: http://policy.uconn.edu/2011/05/24/people-with-disabilities-policy-statement/

VII. Tentative Course Schedule: (May change to accommodate guest presenters & student needs) Topic August 30 Introduction and Demographics

Readings to be discussed

Speaker/Activity

September 1 Demographics September 3 Demographics

[Miller] Chapter 1

Group Work

September 6

Labor Day – No Class September 8 Research Methods September 10 Research Methods

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm [Miller] Chapter 2

Group Work

September 13 Attraction September 15 Attraction

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm

September 17 Attraction

[Miller] Chapter 3

Group Work

September 20 Social Cognition September 22 Social Cognition September 24 Social Cognition

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm [Miller] Chapter 4

Group Work

September 27 Love September 29 Love

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm

October 1 Love

[Miller] Chapter 8

Group Work

Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 8

In-Class Exam

October 4

EXAM #1 (in class)

October 6 Friendship (Practicum: Antonia Caba) October 8 Friendship

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm [Miller] Chapter 7

Group Work

October 11 Interdependence / Exchange Theories October 13 Interdependence / Exchange Theories October 15 Interdependence / Exchange Theories October 18 Communication (Practicum: Alyssa Clark) October 20 Communication (Practicum: Alyssa Clark) October 22 Communication

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm [Miller] Chapter 6

Group Work

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm [Miller] Chapter 5

Group Work

October 25-29

NO CLASS November 1 Sexuality November 3 Sexuality

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm

November 5 Sexuality

[Miller] Chapter 9

Group Work

Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9

In-Class Exam

November 8

EXAM #2 (in class) November 10 Stresses/Strains (Practicum: Antonia Caba) November 12 Stresses/Strains (Practicum: Antonia Caba) November 15 Conflict

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm [Miller] Chapter 10

November 17 Conflict November 19 Conflict

Group Work

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm [Miller] Chapter 11

Group Work

November 22-26

FALL BREAK (No class) November 29 Power December 1 Power & Violence December 3 Violence December 6 Dissolution Maintenance & Repair December 8 Dissolution Maintenance & Repair (Guest: Dr. Kay Simon) December 10 Dissolution Maintenance & Repair Date TBD

FINAL EXAM

Connect Assignment due by 11:59pm [Miller] Chapter 12

Group Work

2 Connect Assignments due by 11:59pm [Miller] Chapter 13 [Miller] Chapter 14 All Course Readings...