Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
Course description: This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories and research to analyse the development of individuals, intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. They will develop analytical tools that enable them to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies and practices intended to support families in Canada. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
Course description: This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories and research to analyse the development of individuals, intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. They will develop analytical tools that enable them to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies and practices intended to support families in Canada. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships. Preview Course
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Course Overview
This course enables you to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories and research to analyze the development of individuals, intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. You will focus on issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada's diverse society. You will develop analytical tools that enable you to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies and practices intended to support families in Canada. You will develop the investigative skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships.
Course Syllabus
This course is designed for independent study. Our courses are routinely reviewed for errors and adherence to AODA accessibility standards. We appreciate your patience as we work towards delivering high-quality digital learning for all.
This course is designed for independent study. Our courses are routinely reviewed for errors and adherence to AODA accessibility standards. We appreciate your patience as we work towards delivering high-quality digital learning for all.
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29 Lessons
1.1
What are demographics?
1.1
What are demographics?
1.2
Life stages, patterns, and generations
1.2
Life stages, patterns, and generations
1.3
What makes you you?
1.3
What makes you you?
1.4
What is social science?
1.4
What is social science?
1.5
Big thinkers in research
1.5
Big thinkers in research
1.6
Summary of theories
1.6
Summary of theories
1.7
So, you want to be a social science researcher?
1.7
So, you want to be a social science researcher?
1.8
Unit Culminating Activity
1.8
Unit Culminating Activity
2.1
What is a family?
2.1
What is a family?
2.2
Using secondary sources
2.2
Using secondary sources
2.3
Families past and present
2.3
Families past and present
2.4
Restoring and reclaiming Indigenous culture and values
2.4
Restoring and reclaiming Indigenous culture and values
2.5
Analyze this!
2.5
Analyze this!
2.6
How have families evolved?
2.6
How have families evolved?
2.7
The research process and literature review
2.7
The research process and literature review
2.8
Unit Culminating Activity
2.8
Unit Culminating Activity
3.1
A look at marriage
3.1
A look at marriage
3.2
A look at marriage – Part 2
3.2
A look at marriage – Part 2
3.3
How relationships start
3.3
How relationships start
3.4
Staying together: Knowing how to manage conflict
3.4
Staying together: Knowing how to manage conflict
3.5
Issues facing couples today
3.5
Issues facing couples today
3.6
Time for interviews
3.6
Time for interviews
3.7
Social science research
3.7
Social science research
3.8
Unit Culminating Activity
3.8
Unit Culminating Activity
4.1
Becoming a parent
4.1
Becoming a parent
4.2
Socializing agents
4.2
Socializing agents
4.3
Approaches to parenting
4.3
Approaches to parenting
4.4
Parenting challenges
4.4
Parenting challenges
4.5
Course Culminating Activity
4.5
Course Culminating Activity