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HSP3MGz:
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
Anthropology
Teacher: Katie Toome Solomon
Room: 11
Phone #: 905-455-1225 ext.111
Meeting Times: Mondays 9-10, Tuesdays 11-12
optional)
Sociology
(Tutorial time: Fridays 9-11;
Psychology
Description/Rationale
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 range of issues that have captured the interest of classical and contemporary
social scientists in the three disciplines.
Assessment and Evaluation
Self and Others - 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 behaviour as described by
anthropologists, psychologists, and sociologists;
• analyse socialization patterns from the perspectives of anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Social Structures and Institutions - Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• identify social institutions common to many different cultures;
• compare how selected social institutions function in a variety of cultures;
• demonstrate an understanding of recent structural changes in work and education and of the impact these
changes have on Canadian society.
Social Organization - Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of groups in Canadian society as identified by
anthropology, psychology, and sociology;
• analyse the psychological impact of group cohesion and group conflict on individuals, groups, and
communities;
• describe the characteristics of bureaucratic organizations.
Research and Inquiry Skills - Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• use appropriate social science research methods effectively and ethically;
• conduct research to determine the critical differences and similarities among the approaches and concepts
of anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and summarize their findings;
• effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.
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Definitions in Assessment:
Diagnostic: This refers to assessment activities undertaken at the beginning of a block of learning to determine
student's strengths and learning needs in order to plan, modify, and adjust instruction or to provide alternative learning
opportunities. Diagnostic assessment data is not used in the determination of grades.
Formative: This refers to the ongoing assessment and/or evaluation during the learning process. It is used to monitor
student performance and provide feedback in an effort to enhance and improve their performance on summative tasks.
As well, recorded formative data may be tracked and monitored to support professional judgement in cases where the
body of summative evidence provided by the student has been affected by illness, missed assignments, etc.
Summative: This refers to assessment and/or evaluation that occurs at the conclusion of a block of learning for the
purposes of determining the grade. Summative assessment provides the foundation for teachers' professional
judgement. These assessments are reported across the four categories of the achievement chart.
The assessments will be distributed across four achievement chart categories using a variety of assessment methods:
Categories of
Achievement
Knowledge /
Understanding
Thinking / Inquiry
Communication
Application
Category
Description
Students will develop
knowledge of facts,
terms, concepts,
principles and
theories and develop
an understanding of
the relationship
among theories.
Students will develop
critical and creative
thinking skills
(reflecting and
explaining) and
research and inquiry
skills (questioning).
Students will develop
communication of
information and ideas
using language,
symbols and visuals
and forms for
different audiences
and purposes.
Students will practice the
application of ideas and
skills in familiar contexts
and transfer concepts and
procedures to new
contexts using
technology, procedures
and equipment.
Learning Skills:
It is an expectation that each student is assessed not only on their academic achievement but also on their Learning Skills.
These skills include: Working Independently, Organization, Initiative, Work Habits & Homework, Teamwork.
Learning skills will not be factored into the grade for this course but will appear on the report card. It is important to
remember that the development and consistent practice of these skills will influence academic achievement.
Deadlines:
Some deadlines are negotiable, some are absolute. If the student does not complete or submit work on either an absolute or
a negotiated deadline, that work will be considered incomplete. The student should seek assistance from the teacher when
unable to complete the task due to insufficient knowledge or skill. It is the responsibility of the student to negotiate an
alternate deadline in circumstances when he/she is unable to complete the task on time.
Mark Breakdown
Term Work: 70%
Final Evaluation: 30%
Plagiarism
“Plagiarism is the action of taking and using, as one’s own, the thoughts, writings or inventions of another. It
could be an idea, design, passage or work. Plagiarism also exists if a student copies word for word.
Plagiarism of ideas also exists if a student takes and uses an idea without giving proper annotation (i.e. to
note the author or source of the information including the Internet). Plagiarism also extends to submitting the
work of friends, peers, and/or parents as your own” (Student Handbook).
Students found to have plagiarized will have to redo the assignment and may receive a mark of zero.
Parent Signature
Student Signature (over 18)
Date