Course Description
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.
| HSP3U COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Unit # | Unit Name/Description | Time Allocation |
| 1 | What is Anthropology? - Students will discover what Anthropology is, and how it differs from other social sciences. Students will begin by learning about the four sub-fields of anthropology – linguistic, cultural, archaeological, and biological. | 20 |
| 2 | What is Psychology? - Students will discover what psychology is, and how it differs from other social sciences. Students will learn about the three sub-fields of psychology – psychoanalysis, behavioral, and cognitive. | 25 |
| 3 | What is Sociology? - Students will discover what sociology is, and how it differs from other social sciences. Students will learn about the three sub-fields of sociology – functionalism, conflict, and symbolic. | 25 |
| 4 | The Individual, Group and Society – In this unit students will examine how each of the three social scientific fields each understand the individual, the group and society as a whole. | 30 |
| Final Assignment: ISU & Final Exam (30% of final mark) | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 110 |
Resources
- Moodle Site
- Transitions in Society: The Challenge of Change, Oxford University Press, 2002
FAQ
What is HSP3U?
HSP3U is a Grade 11 Intro to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology course at a University preparation level.
What is the prerequisite course for HSP3U?
ENG2D, Grade 10 English or CHC2D, Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I.
How long does it take to complete the HSP3U online course?
You can complete HSP3U as quickly as 4 weeks or take as long as 4 months.