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This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.
This course examines how societies change and how social, cultural, and psychological factors influence individuals and groups.
Course Units:
Unit 1: Research and Inquiry in Social Sciences
Unit 2: Social Change and Socialization
Unit 3: Social Structures and Institutions
Unit 4: Culture, Identity, and Diversity
Unit 5: Social Issues and Challenges
Unit 6: Culminating Research Project
Evaluation: Assignments, research activities, tests, presentations, discussions, projects, and a final culminating activity.
Challenge and Change in Society, Grade 12, University Preparation (HSB4U) focuses on understanding how societies change and how individuals and groups are affected by social, cultural, and economic factors.
Students will:
Analyze theories and research methods used in sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
Examine social change and its impact on individuals, groups, and society.
Analyze the influence of social structures, institutions, and relationships.
Conduct research and communicate findings using appropriate social science methods.
Students are evaluated through assignments, research projects, tests, presentations, discussions, and a final culminating activity. Evaluation focuses on understanding social science concepts, research skills, critical thinking, and applying learning to real-world social issues.
