This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and the research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.
Prerequisite: None
Textbook: The Human Way: Introducing Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology
Written By: Colin M. Bain & Jill S. Colyer
Guidelines: Ontario Ministry of Education (Canada)- 2003 Guidelines and Curriculum
Author of Course: Kevin Leung, O.S.
Unit 1 Introduction to Social Sciences
Overall Expectations - By the end of this unit, students will:
1) describe some differences and similarities in the approach taken by the 3 disciplines
2) begin to employ proper social sciences research methods effectively and ethically
3) begin to conduct research to determine the critical differences and similarities among the approaches and concepts of the 3 disciplines, and summarizing findings.
Unit 2 Self and Others
Overall Expectations - By the end of this unit, students will:
1) describe some differences and similarities in the approaches taken by anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the concept of self in relation to others;
2) demonstrate an understanding of the social forces that influence and shape behaviour as
described by anthropologists, psychologists, and sociologists; analyse socialization patterns from the perspectives of anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Unit 3 Social Structures & Institutions
Overall Expectations - By the end of this unit, students will:
1) identify social institutions common to many different cultures;
2) compare how selected social institutions function in a variety of cultures;
3) demonstrate an understanding of recent structural changes in work and education and of the impact these changes have on Canadian society.
Unit 4 Social Organization
Overall Expectations - By the end of this course, students will:
1) demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of groups in Canadian society as identified by anthropology, psychology, and sociology;
2) analyse the psychological impact of group cohesion and group conflict on individuals, groups, and communities;
3) describe the characteristics of bureaucratic organizations.
Overall Expectations for Research & Inquiry Skills
By the end of this course, students will:
1) use appropriate social science research methods effectively and ethically;
2) conduct research to determine the critical differences and similarities among the approaches and concepts of anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and summarize their findings;
effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.
Note: The outline below contains specific expectations, study notes, class activities/lesson plans and evaluation examples all organized according to the Ministry's requirements (which is also the same as the textbook).
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