Intro To Anthropology Psychology & Sociology – Grade 11
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.
From: $500.00
Overall Curriculum Expectations
Research Skills
- Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories,
perspectives, and research methods in psychology; - Human Mental Processes and Behaviour: use a psychological perspective to describe how diverse factors influence and shape human mental processes and behaviour
- Socialization: use a psychological perspective to explain patterns of socialization.
Anthropology
- 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 social behaviour, - Socialization: use a sociological perspective to explain patterns of socialization
Psychology
- Exploring: explore topics related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and formulate
questions appropriate for each discipline to guide their research; Investigating: create research plans, and locate and 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.
Sociology
- Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories,
perspectives, and research methods in anthropology; - Explaining Human Behaviour and Culture: use an anthropological perspective to explain how
diverse factors influence and shape human behaviour and culture; - Socialization: use a cultural anthropology perspective to explain patterns of human socialization.
Outline of Course Content
Unit | Title | Time |
1 | Research Skills | 30 hours |
2 | Anthropology | 25 hours |
3 | Psychology | 25 hours |
4 | Sociology | 25 hours |
5 | Culminating Task | 3 Hours |
Final Examination | 2 hours | |
Total | 110 hours |