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Template Revised Catholic Course Outline Grade 12 HSB.doc
COURSE NAME: Challenge and Change in Society
COURSE CODE: HSB 4M1
LEVEL: Grade 12, University/College
OFFICE: Canadian & World Studies Office, 2nd Floor
COURSE TEXT: Transitions in Society
COURSE OVERVIEW |
This course examines the theories and methodologies used in anthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will analyse cultural, social, and biological patterns in human societies, looking at the ways in which those patterns change over time. Students will also explore the ideas of classical and contemporary social theorists, and will apply those ideas to the analysis of contemporary trends.
CURRICULUM STRANDS AND OVERALL EXPECTATIONS |
Overall Expectations
CHV.01· appraise the differences and similarities in the methodologies and strategies of anthropology, psychology, and sociology applied to the study of change;
CHV.02· describe key features of major theories from anthropology, psychology, and sociology that focus on change;
CHV.03· analyse patterns of technological change from the perspectives of anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Social Trends
Overall Expectations
STV.01· appraise the differences and similarities in the approaches taken by anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of trends relating to the baby boom, fertility and fecundity, and the life cycle;
STV.02· assess the importance of demography as a tool for studying social trends;
STV.03· demonstrate an understanding of the social forces that influence and shape trends.
Social Challenges
Overall Expectations
SCV.01· appraise the differences and similarities in the approaches taken by anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of social challenges pertaining to health, social injustice, and global concerns;
SCV.02· demonstrate an understanding of the social forces that shape such challenges.
Research and Inquiry Skills
Overall Expectations
ISV.01· define and correctly use anthropological, psychological, and sociological terms and concepts;
ISV.02· demonstrate an understanding of the main areas of study in anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and of the similarities and differences among them;
ISV.03· demonstrate an understanding of the different research methods used by anthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate questions of importance within each field, and apply relevant skills correctly and ethically;
ISV.04· demonstrate an ability to select, organize, and interpret information gathered from a variety of print and electronic sources;
ISV.05· communicate the results of their inquiries effectively.
UNITS OF STUDY |
Unit 1 Social Change
Unit 2 Social Trends
Unit 3 Social Challenges
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 | 60% |
Research Paper
Final Culminating Activity | 10% 10% |
Final Exam | 20% |
- Your grade will include an equal assessment of the four strands above as required by the Ontario Curriculum.
- Your term work will represent 60% of your total mark, 10% will come from a research essay, 10% from a culminating activity and the remaining 20% will come from the final examination.
- Assignments, tests, presentations and any other summative evaluation will be recorded under the four strands. Most evaluations will cover all four strands.
- Ability to display the required learning skills (Works Independently, Organization, Teamwork, Work Habits and Initiative) will be assessed through formative evaluations and reported. Attention to these skills is essential for success in any course.
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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