St. Edmund Campion Secondary School |
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COURSE NAME: Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
COURSE CODE: HSP 3M1
LEVEL: Grade 11, University/College
COURSE OVERVIEW |
This course explores the general theories, questions, assumptions, and issues that form the basis of study for anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Methods of research and approaches used by social scientists in examining topics of study will be examined and employed by students. Opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives with a focus on classical and contemporary approaches used by social scientists in the three disciplines will be presented to the students. Students will be encouraged to apply these skills to a wide range of issues that impact society and to critically examine current thinking on these issues. They will also learn to develop and support a thesis, conduct research and analysis, and effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.
CURRICULUM STRANDS AND OVERALL EXPECTATIONS |
Self and Others
Overall Expectations
SOV.01· describe some differences and similarities in the approaches taken by anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the concept of self in relation to others;
SOV.02· demonstrate an understanding of the social forces that influence and shape behaviour as described by anthropologists, psychologists, and sociologists;
SOV.03· analyse socialization patterns from the perspectives of anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Social Structures and Institutions
Overall Expectations
SSV.01· identify social institutions common to many different cultures;
SSV.02· compare how selected social institutions function in a variety of cultures;
SSV.03· demonstrate an understanding of recent structural changes in work and education and of the impact these changes have on Canadian society.
Social Organization
Overall Expectations
ORV.01· demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of groups in Canadian society as identified by anthropology, psychology, and sociology;
ORV.02· analyse the psychological impact of group cohesion and group conflict on individuals, groups, and communities;
ORV.03· describe the characteristics of bureaucratic organizations.
Research and Inquiry Skills
Overall Expectations
ISV.01· use appropriate social science research methods effectively and ethically;
ISV.02· conduct research to determine the critical differences and similarities among the approaches and concepts of anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and summarize their findings;
ISV.03· effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.
UNITS OF STUDY |
Unit 1 | Self and Others | 38 hours |
Unit 2 | Social Organizations | 36 hours |
Unit 3 | Social Structures and Institutions | 36 hours |
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION |
A final grade is recorded for every course, and a credit is granted and recorded for every course in which the student's grade is 50% or higher. The final grade for each course in Grades 9–12 will be determined as follows:
• Seventy per cent(70%) of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the course. This portion of the grade should reflect the student’s most consistent level of achievement
throughout the course, although special consideration should be given to more recent evidence
of achievement .• Thirty per cent(30%) of the grade will be based on a final evaluation in the form of an examination, performance, essay, and/or other method of evaluation suitable to the course content and administered towards the end of the course.
Term Work | 70% |
Final Culminating Activity | 10% |
Final Exam | 20% |
Within these two areas, marks will be obtained using the four categories specified in the Ontario Curriculum: Canadian and World Studies, Grades 11 and 12 revised 2005.
Knowledge and Understanding.
| 25% |
Thinking. The use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes, as follows :
| 25% |
Communication. The conveying of meaning through various forms , as follows :
| 25% |
Application.
| 25% |
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