Course Description:
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.
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| Unit Titles and Descriptions | Time Allocated |
| What is Anthropology? In this unit you will learn about anthropology theories, perspectives, and methodologies. In this unit you will explore the major theories, perspectives, and research methods in anthropology. You will use an anthropological perspective to explain how diverse factors influence and shape human behavior and culture. You will also use a cultural anthropology perspective to explain patterns of human socialization. | 20 hours |
| What is Psychology? In this unit you will learn about psychologies major theories, perspectives, and research methods in psychology. You will use a psychological perspective to explain how diverse factors influence and shape human mental processes and behavior. You will also use a psychological perspective to analyze patterns of socialization. | 25 hours |
| What is Sociology? In this unit you will learn about major sociology theories, perspectives, and research methods in sociology. You will use a sociological perspective to explain how diverse factors influence and shape individual and group social behavior. You will also use a sociological perspective to explain patterns of socialization. | 25 hours |
| The Individual, Group and Society In this unit you will learn about the individual, group and society. Man is a social animal. He lives in social groups in communities and in society. Human life and society almost go together. Man cannot live without society. Man is biologically and psychologically equipped to live in groups, in society. Society has become an essential condition for human life to arise and to continue. | 30 hours |
| Final Assessment | |
| Final Assignment: Independent Study Unit & Final Exam (30% of final mark) | 10 hours |
| Total | 110 hours |
Resources required by the student: a computer with internet access. A word processor application for written assignments.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
