Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
Course description: Use social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. 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 Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
Course description: Use social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. 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 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. You will critically analyze how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. You will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyze causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. You will also explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.
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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20 Lessons
1.1
Getting started in this VUCA world: Introduction to sociology
1.1
Getting started in this VUCA world: Introduction to sociology
1.2
Sociological research methods
1.2
Sociological research methods
1.3
A model of inquiry
1.3
A model of inquiry
1.4
Doing it right: Ethics in research
1.4
Doing it right: Ethics in research
1.5
Order in chaos: Putting it all together
1.5
Order in chaos: Putting it all together
2.1
Let’s be the change we want to see
2.1
Let’s be the change we want to see
2.2
How do we change the world?
2.2
How do we change the world?
2.3
Who creates change?
2.3
Who creates change?
2.4
Stepping up: Groups and social change
2.4
Stepping up: Groups and social change
2.5
The sweeping pendulum of change
2.5
The sweeping pendulum of change
3.1
The population paradox
3.1
The population paradox
3.2
The challenge of immigration
3.2
The challenge of immigration
3.3
Who am I?
3.3
Who am I?
3.4
Exceptions to the rule
3.4
Exceptions to the rule
3.5
How to encourage society to fall in line
3.5
How to encourage society to fall in line
4.1
Discrimination, prejudice, and our protection of rights
4.1
Discrimination, prejudice, and our protection of rights
4.2
Discrimination, prejudice, and our protection of rights
4.2
Discrimination, prejudice, and our protection of rights
4.3
Are we becoming too interconnected?
4.3
Are we becoming too interconnected?
4.4
Why are there more slaves in the world now?
4.4
Why are there more slaves in the world now?
4.5
Environmentalism and Climate Change
4.5
Environmentalism and Climate Change