Course Information Sheet
Social Sciences and Humanities

HSP 3C: Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology

This course introduces students to theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students learn about approaches and research methods used by social scientists. Students will be given opportunities to apply theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current issues within the three disciplines.

HSP 3C will focus on the following units of study and their respective overall expectations. 

RESEARCH AND INQUIRY SKILLS

•	Exploring: explore topics related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and formulate questions 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.

ANTHROPOLOGY
 
•	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.

PSYCHOLOGY

•	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.

SOCIOLOGY

•	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.

The final mark will be calculated based on the Ministry of Educations Achievement Chart as follows: Knowledge/Understanding: 25%; Thinking: 25%; Communication: 25%; Application: 25%. 

70% of the final mark will be based on work completed throughout the course, including practical experience, tests, and assignments. 30% of the final mark will be based on the final evaluation.

All course expectations can be found at the Ontario Ministry of Education Website
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary