HSP3U, Grade 11 Intro to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology
Course Description
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.
The course emphasizes essay writing, research skills, oral communication, and media analysis. Students develop their ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and spoken forms.
This course prepares students for Grade 11 English (ENG3U) and other senior-level courses requiring strong analytical and communication skills.
Prerequisite: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies)
Course Content
| Unit | Course Content | Time Allocation |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
What is Anthropology? – This unit explores this topic, the essential thinkers and theories as well as social and societal influences |
30 |
|
2 |
What is Psychology? – This unit explores this topic, the essential thinkers and theories as well as social and societal influences 25 |
20 |
|
3 |
What is Sociology? – This unit explores this topic, the essential thinkers and theories as well as social and societal influences |
30 |
|
4 |
The Individual, Group and Society – This unit explores this topic, the essential thinkers and theories as well as social and societal influences |
20 |
|
5 |
Final Assignment: Culminating Assignments (30% of final mark) 10 |
10 |
|
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Total Hours |
110 |
Assessment & Evaluation
Purpose
The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Assessment relates directly to the expectations for the course.
A variety of assessments for and as learning are conducted on a regular basis to allow ample opportunities for students to improve and ultimately demonstrate their full range of learning and in order for the teacher to gather information to provide feedback. Assessment tasks relate to the success criteria set out in lesson plans. Success criteria allow students to see what quality looks like.
Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of student work in relation to the achievement chart categories and criteria, and assigning a percentage grade to represent that quality. Evaluation is based on gathering evidence of student achievement through:
- Products
- Observations
- Conversations
Weighting of Categories
| Knowledge & Understanding | Thinking | Communication | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
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25% |
25% |
25% |
25% |
Grading
- The final grade is based on performance in 3 areas: products, observations, conversations.
- 70% of the grade is based on evaluations conducted throughout the course.
- 30% is based on a final evaluation.