Description
This Grade 11 university preparation course introduces students to anthropology, psychology and sociology. Students think critically about human behaviour and social issues, develop social-science inquiry skills and explore how theories in each discipline can be applied to real-world problems.
What You’ll Learn
- Formulate research questions and use appropriate social-science inquiry methods.
- Assess, record, analyze and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources.
- Explore major theories, perspectives and methodologies in anthropology.
- Use anthropological perspectives to examine culture, human behaviour and socialization.
- Use psychological perspectives to examine mental processes, behaviour and socialization.
- Use sociological perspectives to examine social behaviour, institutions and socialization.
Skills You’ll Develop
- Social-science research and inquiry
- Source evaluation and ethical research practice
- Critical analysis of theories and evidence
- Data interpretation and comparative analysis
- Academic communication, discussion and presentation
Learning Outcomes
- Develop research questions and plans appropriate to anthropology, psychology and sociology.
- Locate, assess, analyze and synthesize information using appropriate social-science methods.
- Communicate research findings clearly and reflect on inquiry and communication skills.
- Explain major theories, perspectives and research methods in anthropology.
- Use anthropological perspectives to analyze culture, behaviour and socialization.
- Explain major theories and perspectives in psychology and apply them to mental processes and behaviour.
- Explain major theories and perspectives in sociology and apply them to individual and group social behaviour.
