HSP 3M
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology:
Final Summative Evaluation
Self and Society Portfolio
15% of final grade
Vincent Massey Secondary School
Miss. Plourde, Mr. Adjetey
JANUARY 2010
Introduction:
Throughout this course you have been introduced to the theories, questions, and issues that are the major
concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. In addition, you have had many opportunities to
explore these theories from a variety of perspectives and apply them in order to understand yourselves as
individual human beings and as members of society.
Task:
Each student will use the theories, concepts and topics discussed in this course to create a portfolio. The
portfolio will consist of artifacts that illustrate the forces that have shaped and influenced you and your place
in society. You will group these artifacts according to the following categories: 1. Self and Others, 2. Social
Groups and Organizations, and 3. Social Structures and Institutions. Following each grouping will be an
analysis of your artifacts that will link them to psychology, sociology and anthropology.
Breakdown of Portfolio:
1. Three clear groupings of artifacts that show how self and others, social groups and organizations,
and social structures and institutions have influenced you and your place in society. Use
subheadings to organize your portfolio.
2. Each grouping should have 2-3 artifacts. All artifacts must be mounted, labeled and accompanied by
a brief description. Some ideas for artifacts include:
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photographs
advertisements
badges/medals/ribbons
newspaper or magazine articles
a completed school assignment
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television show (represented by a
quote or image)
book (represented by a quote or
image)
favourite quote
3. An analysis of your artifacts should follow after each grouping. In this you will address how this
particular group of artifacts is relevant to anthropology, psychology and sociology. For this you will
use your notes and the textbook to link how certain concepts, topics and theories from these
disciplines apply to your life and your position in society. Example: a photo of you and your siblings
can be linked to the family, and the forms and roles of the family. Each analysis will be half a page in
length, single spaced. You will have three analyses in all – one for each grouping.
4. The final product should be well organized. You should have a title page (that includes the course,
the course code, your name, the teacher’s name, and the due date), subheadings, and it should be
put in a duo-tang, binder or folder.
By the end of the course we will have studied three main units, each of which has demonstrated how
anthropologists, psychologists and sociologists study humans and society. Below is a list of approaches
and questions that guide the disciplines in their studies. Use this list to help you relate your artifacts to the
disciplines and topics studied.
Unit/Unit Topic Anthropologists (Cult
ure)
Unit 1: Self
and Others - Physical and cultural
characteristics of
humans
- How humans adapt
over time
Psychologists (The
Mind: thought and
behaviour)
Sociologists (Society:
groups and interaction)
- How humans think, learn - How and why
and remember
individuals become parts
of groups and societies
- The role of emotions
- How humans deal with
life’s demands and
problems
- Human’s mental
processes
Unit 2: Social
Groups and - Why group structures
Organization vary by culture
- How and why groups
and organizations
change over time
Unit 3: Social
Structures and - How and why human
Institutions needs vary by culture
- How people think and
- What groups do you
behave in group situations belong to
- How do individuals affect - Why do you belong to
the thoughts and
these groups
behaviours of other
-What kind of society do
members in the group
you live in
-How groups positively
and negatively affect us - What leads to prejudice
and discrimination
- How peoples’ thoughts
and behaviours are
influenced by their
- How young people are prosperity, education and
educated around the
work
world
- The effects of
- How work is performed technology on human
in different places
mental processes and
behaviour
Topics Studied
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Culture
Learning
Memory
Thinking
Motivation
Emotion
Mental Illness
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Family
Socialization
Personality
Groups
Cliques
Crowds
Discrimination
- What is the meaning
and importance we give to  School
schools, work, prisons
 Work
and laws, health-care, and
 Poverty
information technology
 Deviance
 Recreation
YOUR PORTFOLIO WILL BE DUE ON: __________________________________________________