Family and Relationships

The second assessment is a 2500 word selective essay. This assignment will enable students to apply their understanding of family relationships and social development to practical problems and issues in a case study family. The first tutorial of your group will introduce you to this exercise and will provide you with some general guidelines, specific suggestions and the opportunity to discuss possible approaches to this assignment. You will be assessed on your ability to present a coherent argument, to make effective use of the relevant literature and to draw balanced conclusions. As such, this assignment provides the opportunity for students to critically evaluate current conceptualizations of families and social development against published research evidence.