HHS4U: Families in Canada
Credit Value: 1.0 · Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 university (U) or university/college (M) preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies
Grade
Grade 12
Credit Value
1.0
Course Type
University Preparation
Total Hours
110 hours
Course Description
This course examines the issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada's diverse society. Students draw on sociological, anthropological, and psychological theories and research to examine factors affecting families and assess policies and practices intended to support Canadian families. Topics include research and inquiry skills, theoretical perspectives on development, the impact of norms, roles, and institutions, and contemporary trends, issues, and challenges.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 university (U) or university/college (M) preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies
Course Outline
| Unit | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Research and Inquiry Skills | 25h |
| Unit 2 | Theoretical Perspectives on Development | 25h |
| Unit 3 | The Impact of Norms, Roles, and Institutions | 25h |
| Unit 4 | Trends, Issues, and Challenges | 25h |
| Unit 5 | Independent Study Project | 8h |
| Final | Final Exam | 2h |
| Final | Total | 110h |
| Total | 110h | |
Assessment & Evaluation
Evaluation Breakdown
Per Ontario's Growing Success policy
Achievement Categories
Tuition
One price includes everything — course content, teacher support, and your official Ontario transcript.
Domestic Students
SelectedCanadian citizens & permanent residents
- Full course content & animated lessons
- OCT-certified teacher support
- Official Ontario Student Transcript
- 24/7 course access
International Students
Students studying from outside Canada
- Everything in the domestic package
- International student support services
- Letter of Acceptance for visa purposes
- Transcript courier to any country
Canada e Academy is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education (BSID #665804)
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