Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Department of Social Sciences
Course Name: Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
Course Code: HSP 3U1
Ministry Guidelines: Social Sciences and Humanities, 2013
Level: Grade 11, University
Textbook: Social Science: An Introduction
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Course Overview:
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.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
A. RESEARCH AND INQUIRY SKILLS
A1. Exploring: explore topics related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and formulate questions appropriate to
each discipline to guide their research;
A2. Investigating: create research plans, and locate and select information relevant to their chosen topics, using
appropriate social science research and inquiry methods;
A3. Processing Information: assess, record, analyse, and synthesize information gathered through research and
inquiry;
A4. 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.
B. ANTHROPOLOGY
B1. Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories, perspectives, and
research methods in anthropology;
B2. Explaining Human Behaviour and Culture: use an anthropological perspective to explain how diverse factors
influence and shape human behaviour and culture;
B3. Socialization: use a cultural anthropology perspective to explain patterns of human socialization.
C. PSYCHOLOGY
C1. Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories, perspectives, and
research methods in psychology;
C2. Explaining Human Mental Processes and Behaviour: use a psychological perspective to explain how diverse
factors influence and shape human mental processes and behaviour;
C3. Socialization: use a psychological perspective to analyse patterns of socialization.
D. SOCIOLOGY
D1. Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories, perspectives, and
research methods in sociology;
D2. Explaining Social Behaviour: use a sociological perspective to explain how diverse factors influence and shape
individual and group social behaviour;
D3. Socialization: use a sociological perspective to explain patterns of socialization.
Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Department of Social Sciences
Evaluation:
The mark for the course will be based upon ongoing or term work (70%) and a final assessment (30%) that will include a final
culminating activity and a final exam. Within these two areas, marks will be obtained using the four categories specified in the
Ontario Curriculum.
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
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E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks
and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the
teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of
zero applies.
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Department of Social Sciences
Attendance
1. Absences
When you are absent:
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bring a note from home
sign in at the attendance office before 8:15 a.m.
show your admit slip to each of your teachers
make arrangements with your teacher to get notes, handouts and complete any assignments or
tests you have missed
NOTE: if you do not bring a note from your parent or guardian, your absence is considered a Skip
until you provide the attendance secretary with a note.
2. Lates
Students are considered late for class if they are not in the classroom, prepared to work, when the
bell rings.
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Teacher warning
Teacher assigns a consequence
Teacher contacts parent or guardian and assigns a consequence
VP referral and consequence
VP contact with parent or guardian and student sent home
Two-day suspension and VP conference with parent or guardian
3. Skips
Absences are considered skips if students are away without permission, or, in the case of students
is 18 years of age, a reason that is not considered valid by their teacher of Vice-principal.
1st Skip
2nd Skip
3rd Skip
4th Skip
Teacher contacts parent or guardian and assigns consequence
Student is referred t a VP: parent or guardian is contacted and a consequence is assigned
Parent or guardian is contacted and student is sent home for one day
Parent or guardian is contacted and student is suspended for three days
Uniform Policy
When you are out of uniform go to the main office and explain your situation. You may be asked to go
home and get changed and/or serve a detention or spend the day in the office.
Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Department of Social Sciences
Academic Dishonesty
“Cheating is an act of academic dishonesty and comes in many forms such as, but not limited to
communication in any form, copying from others, and using unauthorized sources, notes, aids or electronic
equipment.
Plagiarism, an example of cheating, is the act of claiming another’s words, ideas, work as one’s own such
as, but not limited to, copying another student’s work, copying and pasting text from electronic resources
without citing and identifying it as a quotation, falsifying a citation, quoting a source without citation,
paraphrasing without citing the source During project development, you may use code that has been
published on a web site, copying and pasting graphics without citing the source, etc. Depending on the
offence, an appropriate consequence, such as zero, may be assigned.”
Classroom Expectations
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Arrive on time and in FULL UNIFORM
Be courteous and respectful to each other and your teacher
Do not bring food to class, water is permitted
Bring a binder, student agenda, pen, and pencil to class.
Raise your hand when you have a question.
Stay in your seat unless you have been given permission to walk around.
Personal Electronic Devices
PED’s (personal electronic devices) such as pagers, cell phones, mp3’s, pda’s, digital camera etc.
are not permitted in school. If you bring your PED to class it will be confiscated and handed in to
the office. You will be able to pick it up at the end of the school day.
Student Agenda
All the policies and procedures outlined in this document are explained in detail in the Cardinal Leger
Student Agenda. Information on the Catholic Code of Conduct, Dress Code, Civvies Day, school trips and
numerous other activities and events are detailed in the Student Agenda as well.
Cardinal Leger Web Site
Visit the Cardinal Leger school web site for more information on the our school policies, procedures,
programs, up-coming events and links to resources and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
main page.
http://www.dpcdsb.org/LEGER/Academics/