Intro to Anthropology, Sociology & Psychology

This course HSP3U 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.

Looking for faster results?

The Intensive Program is the best option for students who want to complete the course quickly with personalized support.Intensive Program Includes

• 1-on-1 live sessions with a teacher
• Personalized support based on your weak areas
• Faster completion timeline (3–8 weeks)
• Structured plan to improve quickly

Overall Curriculum Expectations

Research Skills

• Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories,
  perspectives, and research methods in psychology;
• Human Mental Processes and Behaviour: use a psychological perspective to describe how diverse factors influence and shape human mental processes and behaviour
• Socialization: use a psychological perspective to explain patterns of socialization.

Anthropology

• Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories,
  perspectives, and research methods in sociology;
• Explaining Social Behaviour: use a sociological perspective to explain how diverse factors
  influence and shape social behaviour,
• Socialization: use a sociological perspective to explain patterns of socialization

Psychology

• Exploring: explore topics related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and formulate
  questions appropriate for each discipline to guide their research; Investigating: create research plans, and locate and select information relevant to their chosen topics, using appropriate social science research and inquiry methods;
• Processing Information: assess, record, analyse, and synthesize information gathered through
  research and inquiry;
• 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.

Sociology

• Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories,
  perspectives, and research methods in anthropology;
• Explaining Human Behaviour and Culture: use an anthropological perspective to explain how
  diverse factors influence and shape human behaviour and culture;
• Socialization: use a cultural anthropology perspective to explain patterns of human socialization.