Grade 11 : Introduction to Antropology, Psychology and Sociology
This course 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.
Unit Content and Courses of Delivery
Self and Others (42 hours)
This unit will provide students with answers to some basic questions, such as what makes us human, how communication contributes to the uniqueness of humanity, and what factors influence human development. Students will examine the theories of various anthropologists, psychologists, and sociologists as they present their studies and answers to these questions. Students will learn how humans evolved and how genetics and the environment play significant roles in human development.
By the end of the unit, students will have a better comprehension of human origins and development as a unique species in the world.
Social Organization (38 hours)
The first part of this unit explores individual and social conflict and cohesion. It identifies some personal sources of conflict, such as choices and ethics, and examines external forms of conflict, such as bullying and prejudice. Social inequality, poverty, racism, and stereotyping are considered as examples of conflict in society. The unit examines the effects these conditions have on individuals. The examples of conflict are taken from both the past and present, and they show how something like prejudice can escalate from minor incidents between individuals to serious and sometimes deadly conflicts between races and countries. The unit then looks at why individuals stray from the norms of society and examines examples of deviance carried to the extreme of criminal behaviour. It also looks at how society’s definition of deviance changes over time. Finally, the unit looks at the social organizations that provide society its cohesive force.
Social Structure and Institutions (30 hours)
This unit looks at the ways one’s behaviour and outlook are shaped by small and large groups called social institutions. One spends much of their day involved in various social institutions. This process is called socialization, and it largely determines the kind of person you will become. Important institutions to one’s development will be examined such as family, school, and the workplace. Students will also examine the major institutions in Canadian society such as religion and how they are changing as our economy and society evolve. Finally, this unit will examine the institutions of health and law and order, particularly the police force and prisons.
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