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The first unit presents an introduction to general social
science skills and methodology. The subsequent units
address the content and required specific expectations of
the curriculum, including research and inquiry skills.
Self and Others
Overall Expectations
By the end of the 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
Unit 1 – Specific Expectations
Foundations of Anthropological, Psychological, and Sociological thought
Students will:
• demonstrate an understanding of the major questions related to “self and
others” that are posed by anthropologists (e.g., What are the cultural
patterns that help to define the self?); psychologists (e.g., How do defence
mechanisms enable us to cope with others?); and sociologists (e.g., What
is the relationship between the individual and society?); Ch 1
• evaluate the major contributions to our understanding of the idea of self in
relation to others made by at least one of the leading practitioners in each
of anthropology (e.g., Franz Boas, Margaret Mead, Ruth Benedict),
psychology (e.g., Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Karen Horney), and
sociology (e.g., George Herbert Mead, Irving Goffman). Ch 2
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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.
Unit 1 – Specific Expectations – does not cover these expectations
Social Organization
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• demonstrate and 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
Unit 1 – Specific Expectations – does not cover these expectations
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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Unit 1 - Specific Expectations
Understanding the foundations of inquiry in Anthropology, Psychology, and
Sociology
Students will:
• correctly use the terminology of anthropology, psychology, and sociology
(e.g., functionalism, behaviourism, feminism); Ch 2
• define the concepts that are central to anthropology (e.g., evolution,
diffusion, culture), psychology (e.g., perception, cognition, personality),
and sociology (e.g., role gender, institution); Ch 2
• demonstrate an understanding of the factors that explain human
behaviour from the perspective of anthropology (e.g., myth, kinship),
psychology (e.g., conditioning, subconscious), and sociology (e.g.
socialization, social interaction) Ch 1 & 2
Using Research Skills
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describe the steps involved in social science research and inquiry,
including developing and testing hypothesis; Ch 3
demonstrate an understanding of various research methodologies for
conducting primary research (e.g., interviews, surveys and
questionnaires, observations); Ch 3
demonstrate an understanding of the ethical guidelines of social science
research; Ch 3
evaluate the relevance and validity of information gathered through
research. Ch 3
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