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SMF 306Intimate Relationships

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies

Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The interpersonal dynamics involved in intimate relationships will be examined. Topics such as attraction, commitment, love, trust, dissolution, and communication will be examined from various theoretical and empirical perspectives.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH253 - Social Psychology (0.50)
      • PSYCH253R - Social Psychology (0.50)
      • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:

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  • Probably an easier course for SMF, PSYCH, GSJ, SOCWK students!

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  • Very useful for personal life

    Nov 2018 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Fun and easy class. Small class size, more intimate - lots of discussion because the content is pretty straightforward. All you need to know is in the slides. Textbook will help even more.

    Dec 2015 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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