Description
Course Title: Families in Canada
Course Code: HHS4U
Grade: 12
Course Type: University Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social
sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
Curriculum Policy Document: Social Sciences and Humanities, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 to 12, 2013 (Revised)
Department: Social Science and Humanities
Course Developer: EduOnline
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.
