St. Augustine S.S. Social Science Department
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
Course Code: HSP 3C1 (College Preparation Course)
Teacher: A. McDowell
Room 222
Contact Number: (905) 450-9993 Ext 71376
Course Coverage
Description/Rationale
Introduction
This course introduces students to theories, questions, and
issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Students learn about approaches and research methods used by
social scientists. Students will be given opportunities to apply
theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science
research, and to become familiar with current issues within the
three disciplines.
Unit One: Anthropology
Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies;
Explaining Human Behaviour and Culture;
Socialization
Unit Two: Psychology
Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies:
Explaining Human Mental Processes and
Behaviour; Socialization
Unit Three: Sociology
Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies;
Explaining Social Behaviour; Socialization.
Evaluation Structure
Knowledge & Understanding 25%
Thinking & Inquiry
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
The above is reflected both in the term work (worth 70% of the
final mark) and the summative work (worth 30% of the final
mark). Summative work consists of a Final Exam (15%) & a
Culminating Activity (15%).
Resources
This course will use a variety of resources including textbook, video, internet applications and a variety of
print sources.
Textbook:
The Human Way
This text is the responsibility of the student and will be handed out the first week of class. If lost or damaged
the replacement fee for this text is $90.00
Webpage: St. Augustine S.S. website has a department section where you will find a page for this course. On
this page you will find extra handouts, readings, “How To…” sections. This page is constantly being modified,
however, the teacher will let you know when something you may need is available.
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed and evaluated according to the work produced and skills displayed. Methods of
providing feedback will include assessing work in progress & evaluating completed assignments, tests, cooperative learning activities, simulations and presentations. Peer & self evaluations may also be utilized.
Students will be evaluated according to the four categories and the skills they represent:
Level 1 50-59%
Limited display of
knowledge, skills and
ability to apply
concepts
Level 2 60-69%
Some success in
displaying knowledge,
skills and application of
concepts
Level 3 70-79%
Considerable display of
knowledge, skills and
application of concepts
Level 4 80-100%
Thorough
understanding of
concepts and ability to
communicate, think
creatively & apply
concepts
Knowledge: Requires the remembering of previously learned materials and to understand them through tests,
quizzes, handouts, presentations, probing questions, debates, brainstorming, interviews, and culminating
activities.
Thinking:
The ability to break down material into parts so that its structure may be understood which
includes displaying the ability through tests, questions, articles, presentations, outlines, essays, posters, case
studies.
Communication: Uses a variety of forms of communication in a logical & organized manner to communicate
for different audiences & purposes through formal writing (annotated bibliography, essay, interview
questions/survey), tests, oral presentations, projects, group work.
Application: The ability to use learned material (theories/ideas) in new, concrete situations. This includes:
formal writing, oral presentations, projects, tests, case studies.