This course will engage students in the study of humanity from the perspectives of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to reflect upon what makes human beings a unique species, the influences society and culture have on human behaviour, the impact the media has within society, issues of mental health and well being, the impact social institutions have on your life, and the challenges facing human culture and society. Through discussions, debates, research, experiments and reflection, this course will enable you to become familiar with current theories and perspectives on a range of issues within the social sciences.

Topics Include:

• culture

• mental health and illness

• the brain

• serial homicide

Prerequisite: CHC 2D0/E or ENG 2D0/E