This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
$1,200.00 CAD
COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Code:HSP3U
Course Type: University/College
Prerequisite: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies)
Credit Value: 1
COURSE DETAILS
Unit 1: Intro
- Exploring: explore topics related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and formulate questions appropriate to each discipline to guide their research
- Investigating: create research plans, and locate select information relevant to their chosen topics, using appropriate social science research and inquiry methods
- Processing Information: assess, record, analyse, and synthesize information gathered through research and inquiry
- Communicating and Reflecting: communicate the results of their research and inquiry clearly and effectively, and reflect on and evaluate their research, inquiry, and communication skills.
Unit 2: Anthropology
- Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories perspectives, and research methods in Anthropology
- Exploring Human Behaviour and Culture: use an anthropological perspective to explain how diverse factors influence and shape behaviour and culture
- Socialization: use a cultural anthropological perspective to explain patterns of human socialization
Unit 3: Psychology
- Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories perspectives, and research methods in Psychology
- Explaining Human Mental Process and Behaviour: use a psychological perspective to explain how diverse factors influence and shape human mental processes and behaviour
- Socialization: use a psychological perspectives to analyse patterns of socialization
Unit 4: Sociology
- Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories perspectives, and research methods in Sociology.
- Explaining Social Behaviour: Use a sociological perspective to explain how diverse factors influence and shape individual and group social behaviour
- Socialization: use a sociological perspective to explain patterns of socialization
