HSP 3C/3U - Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology
Course Information Sheets
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Goal of This Course
To introduce students to the social sciences, and to help them look critically at human thoughts, behaviours, cultures and patterns of socialization from the perspective of a social scientist.
Units of Study
Intro - Course Intro and Introdutcion to the Social Sciences
Unit 1 - Anthropology
Unit 2 - Psychology
Unit 3 - Sociology
Unit 4 - Social Science Research and Inquiry (ongoing with ISU work)
Introduction to the Social Sciences
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Intro Topics:
1. Why Study Social Science 2. Thinking Like a Social Scientist 3. Intro to the Disciplines 4. Social Science Inquiry Model |
Reading Assignments:
Feb 4 - pp. 2-9 Feb 6 - pp. 10-11 |
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1. Why Study Social Science
a) Fill It In - Creativity Exercise
*Why did everyone's pictures turn out differently?
*What makes us see things the way we do?
b) 10 Reasons why you need social science - group activity & handout
2. Thinking Like a Social Scientist
a) Whats in Your Lunch Bag? - OERB Interactive activity
What's in your Lunch Bag?
---> What does it tell us about our culture?
b) Behavioural Maze - Interactive activity
i) General Concepts of each Discipline
ii) Agents of Socialization
3. Intro to the Disciplines
a) Anthro, Psych & Soc defined
i) Anthropology - pg 7
ii) Psychology - pg 8
iii) Sociology - pg 9
b) The OC Transpo Killing, 1999
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6/2015
c) Small Group Task - 1st half - Questions Asked by Social Scientists & Application Activity
**See Handout
Apply Your Knowledge: How might and anthropologist, psychologist and sociologist explain the following incidents?
i) A group of thugs attack and injure two men they see coming out of a gay bar
ii) A church group sponsors a refugee family from a war-torn country
iii) Canadian peacekeeping troops put their lives at risk in a foreign country, where a civil war may break out again
iv) Soccer Fans overseas riot and get in fist fights with opposing fans after a World Cup qualifying game
d) Chromebook Task - 2nd half
** Working with a partner, use the textbook (and research you find online) to make a note for yourself that addresses the following points.
** You should use the word processor from your Google Docs/Gmail account that you shared with me on day one, and be sure that both partners have access to the document you create.
** You will be required to 'share' you an your partners work electronically to [email protected] before the end of class for credit.
Social Science in Your Life
1- Identify and describe a situation or event from your community or the world that relates to each of the three areas of the social sciences discussed in pages 7-9 (anthro, psych & socio).
i) For each situation, explain why it would be of interest to social scientists
ii) What are the underlying social science topics/themes/behaviours/thoughts?
iii) What research/studies are being done on this topic? Or, what has been done in the past?
2- For each area of social science, identify a related career that interests you (either from your text, or find an example on the internet).
i) Give a very brief description of this career - what types of things do they do?
ii) Which of the three main social science fields (A, S, P) is it related to?
iii) What type of education is required for this career?
iii) How would an understanding of social science be useful in this career?
If you finish the above task and submit it before the end of class (ie. share it with me), please read pp 10-11, and copy the steps of inquiry model into your notes - be sure to explain what each step means.
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4. Social Science Inquiry
a) Read - pg.10-11
b) What is the difference between:
- primary and secondary research (credible sources)
- open and closed research questions
- qualitative and quantitative research (asking good questions)
c) Your Tasks:
i) Complete question #1 from page 11, using at least 5 different pictures from Chapter one.
ii) Make a list of issues/topics related to human thought and behaviour that you would be interested in finding more information about in your school, community, or the world. Consider: How do they relate to the 3 social sciences?
Some examples to get the ball rolling:
- genetically modifying your kids
- euthanasia
- gender roles
- substance abuse- addictions
- mental health
- bullying
iii) INQUIRY PROCESS RECAP: In groups of 3-4, arrange the steps from the example provided in your envelope, according to the order of the social science inquiry process steps.
ISU: Introduction to Personal Literature Review:
Choosing a topic
Asking good questions
Collecting some literature
Choosing an Approach
Forming a Hypothesis
Completing Research
Organizing information
Choosing a topic
Asking good questions
Collecting some literature
Choosing an Approach
Forming a Hypothesis
Completing Research
Organizing information
Caution beyond this point!
| brain.pdf |
17. Intro to Sociology
What is sociology? *note
- Study of social behaviour and human groups (ie. a society)
- Society is a large group of people who live in the same area and share a distinctive culture
- This 'group' provides protection, stability, security, and identity to it's members
- attempt to answer questions about why certain social behviours exist & how different societies function
- study behaviour of individuals within groups, and behaviours of groups as a whole, to examine the world around us and issues & problems that exist within it
Student Task:
1. Read pages 96-99
2. Answer ALL questions from page 99 in your notes
(In Focus #1-2, and Reflect and Respond #1-4)
18. Risky Behaviour - Read Page 94 - Energy Drinks
Discuss:
a) Why are socioloists interested in energy-drink consumption?
b) What are some possible limitations of Miller's research?
c) Is there evidence in your community of risky behaviour associated with energy drink consumption?
Schools of Thought In Sociology
Read page 100 copy the "Schools of Thought" chart from page 100 into your notes
Group Teaching
i) Structural Functionalism pg 101-
ii) Conflict Theory pg105 -
iii) Feminist Society pg107-
iv) Symbolic Interactionism pg109
*Note* Students who's names are underlined are required to present for their group, but ALL group members must participate in gathering the information.
Part 1- As a group, answer the following relating to your School of Thought:
A) What is the main concept?
B) Give some examples, or practical applications.
C) Are there any criticisms or notable research studies?
D) Famous Sociologists and their contributions.
E) Additional and/or interesting information OR your groups personal opinions about it
Part 2- Create visual notes (on chart paper) to present your information to the class.
Part 3 - Present your group's school of thought.
Class will complete a chart with information being presented to keep in notes.
FRIDAY OCT 18
19. Gossip
First Half in Lab 310 - 12:25-12:50
Click "The Real Dirt on Gossip" Link below
- Scroll down below video, look to the right side of the screen and click to read the following pages:
a) Gossip Facts
b) Gossip vs. Revenge
c) If finished reading a & b, check out "How to Squelch Malicious Gossip" - read 15 steps, tips and warnings
Back in class - 12:50-1:40 - watch CBC Gossip Documentary
**** Make notes on your handout as you watch - we will discuss these notes on Monday****
Review Handout * Sociological Viewpoints
*Complete Handout as homework - use pages 101-112 in text to help you
*Complete Handout as homework - use pages 101-112 in text to help you
| sociological_viewpoints.pdf |
20. Socialization & Social Identity
| socialization.ppt |
| socialization.pdf |
21. Abnormal Sociology - Sociopaths
What is a sociopath?
How can we spot a sociopath?
Toronto's Serial Dater
What is a sociopath?
How can we spot a sociopath?
Toronto's Serial Dater
4. Chapter 6 - Sociology and Me
Lesson 1 - Socialization & Social Identity pp. 258, 260-263
Lesson 2 - Sociology & Behaviour pp.276-282
Lesson 3 - Crowds & Conformity pp283-291
Lesson 4 - Aggression pp 292-294
Unit 2 Slide Shows, Handouts & Assignments
Unit 3 - Social Science and Us
Lesson 1 - Anthro & Us - Understanding Cultures & Technology
pp.318, 320-322
Lesson 2 - Anthro & Us - Legal Systems & Cultural Variations
pp. 325-329, 344-345
Lesson 5 - Socio & Us - Global Identity, Multiculturalism & Inequality
pp. 421-425, 431-432
Lesson 6 - Socio & Us - Social Institutions & Social Change
pp. 434-445
| hsp-anthropology_and_us.pdf |
| hsp-psychology_and_us.pdf |
| hsp-_sociology_and_us.pdf |
Social Science Research - ongoing throughout course with ISU work
Textbook citation in APA:
References citation:
Haskings-Winner, J., Collishaw, R., Kritzer, S. & Warecki, P. (2011). Social Science: An Introduction. Whitby, ON: McGraw-Hill Ryerson.
In-Text citation
(Haskings-Winner, et al. 2011)
Textbook Research Resources
pp. 17 – Creating a Central Research Question, Recording Data & Analysis
pp. 57 – Variables, Control Groups , Sources and Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data
pp. 95 – Surveys and Accessing & Recording Sources
pp. 135 – Creating a research plan
pp. 199 – Analyzing & Interpreting Research Information
pp. 259 – Gathering and Processing Information
pp. 319 – Evaluating Sources
pp. 363 – Presenting Research in Psychology
pp. 405 – Writing Reports
Additional Research Links
1) How to write an APA paper?
2) How to write a Psychology Lab Report?
3) Sample APA Research Report - second sample
4) Reviewing Research to determine the Central Research Question
5) Developing your Hypothesis
6) Designing a Survey - Click Link
7) Literature Review & Determining the Central Research Question
8) Organizing Survey Data
9) Reporting on Survey Data
10) Designing Interview Questions
11) Analyzing and Interpreting Primary Data
| Determining Central Research Question & Hypothesis - Nov 4 |
| Bad Survey Questions Explained |
| Bad Survey Example |
| Class Survey Creation |
| Class survey analysis.pdf |
| Social Science Interviews-_note.pdf |
| **ISU INFO- PHASE 2 - PRIMARY DATA |
Fun Resources
Brain Games - -Psychology
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201206/the-13-top-online-psychology-games
- What is Social Science Research & Analysis
Soci - Groups - http://www.spring.org.uk/2009/07/10-rules-that-govern-groups.php
Appolo Robbins on Focus: http://braingames.nationalgeographic.com
- Effects of Peer Influence on Teen Decision Making- http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/teenagers-friends-and-bad-decisions/?scp=6&sq=tara%20parker%20pope&st=cse&_r=0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK5KpYv50wg - Social Media on Buying Decisions
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X68dm92HVI - illusion- control of decisions?
