Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology (HSP3M)
Emery EdVance Secondary School
Teacher - Mr. Marcus
Room 204 QUAD 2
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Overview
Human beings remain the focus of much speculation. In essence, why are we the way we
are? 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 rage of issues that have
captured the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three
disciplines.
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course students will:
 Describe some differences and similarities in the approaches taken by Anthropology,
Psychology, and Sociology to the concept of self in relation to others;
 Demonstrate an understanding of the social forces that influence and shape behavior
as described by Anthropologists, Psychologists, and Sociologists; and
 Analyze socialization patterns from the perspectives of Anthropology, Psychology,
and Sociology.
Evaluation
Evaluation in this course is done through regular tests and quizzes, written assignments,
group and individual presentations, homework, class participation, culminating activities,
and a formal exam. These methods of evaluation will be subdivided to correspond to the
categories shown below:
Knowledge / Understanding
Thinking/ Inquiry
Communication
Application
20 %
20 %
15 %
15 %
Collectively, these four categories account for 70 % of the final mark.
The remaining 30% is taken from the final culminating activity/exam.
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Units:
Unit
1
Description
Anthropology
2
Psychology
3
Sociology
4
Summative
Purpose
Introducing the Social Sciences
(Three Social Sciences, Social
Science Inquiry, Research
Methods)
Anthropology, Human Beings and
Culture (Physical Anthropology,
Cultural Anthropology)
(The scope of Psychology,
learning, Memory, Thinking and
using Knowledge, Sleep and
Dreams, Perception and Sensation,
Motivation, Mental Health)
Socialization and Personality (The
Scope of Sociology, Socialization,
Agents of Socialization,
Personality, Social Groups, and
Institutions)
TEACHER EXPECTATIONS
Regular attendance is vital to the process of learning. When the process and content of
learning is disrupted by irregular attendance, both the individual and his/her classmates
suffer a loss of experience that cannot be entirely regained. Students who miss class will
suffer in the evaluation process because their participation and achievement cannot be
fully assessed.
Missed Tests, Assignments, and Late Assignments
Students will be advised in a timely fashion that failure to complete assessment activities
reduces the body of evidence upon which the teacher can evaluate student achievement of
the curriculum expectations and could jeopardize the granting of a credit for the course.
Assessment activities are due on the date or within the time frame specified by the
teacher. If a student misses an assessment, the missed assessment will normally be due
or completed on the day of the student’s return to school. Extenuating circumstances
may warrant an extension or assignment of an alternative assessment activity at the
teacher’s discretion. Late marks will not be deducted where an extension was warranted.
Where an extension was not warranted, a mark of zero will be assigned.
**Once work has been graded and returned to the class, late
submissions will no longer be graded, but given a completion mark.
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It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements to make up any assessment
activity missed due to absence. Otherwise, a mark of “0” will be assigned.
Students are expected to discuss problems with assignments and expected absences well
before the test or assignment is due.
• Notify the teacher if you anticipate missing a scheduled test.
• A mark of “0” is assigned if the student does not submit an assignment
Expectations of the Student
1. The student is to be in the class when the bell rings, prepared to work with all required
materials.
2. The student is to keep a complete and organized notebook with dividers to separate
units.
3. The student is expected to follow the accepted rules of classroom behavior with respect
to talking when appropriate, remaining at his/her seat, etc.
4. In order to foster teamwork and collaboration, students must be able to work cooperatively in a group setting.
5. The student is expected to see the teacher (Room 201) to get caught up on work when
they are behind, or have missed class.
70 % Course Work
Task
Achievement Chart Focus
Introduction
To Anthropology Psychology and
Sociology
T/K/C/A
One Incident - worksheets
K
Quiz
K/T
Anthropology
T/K/C/A
Culture Assignment
K/C
Unit Test
K/T/A
Sociology
T/K/C/A
Socialization Assignment
K/C/A
Unit Test
K/T/A
Psychology
T/K/C/A
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Unit Test
K/T/A
30 % Final Examination
Task
ISU
Examination
Achievement Chart
Focus
K/T/C/A
All categories
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Weighting
10 %
20 %
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